Education is Not Only About Teaching, Learning -Lagos Commissioner
Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, emphasized that schools not just about teaching and learning in classrooms, but also about positively impacting humanity. The commissioner advocated for the incorporation of an additional hour into the school day, extending beyond the regular closing time.
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In a bid to underscore the holistic nature of education, Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, emphasized that schools not just about teaching and learning in classrooms, but also about positively impacting humanity.
Speaking at a two-day capacity-building seminar in Lagos, Alli-Balogun highlighted the broader mission of education beyond classroom instruction. The seminar, organized by the Lagos State Examinations Board, gathered tutors, school heads, and other education stakeholders.
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"Alli-Balogun remarked, 'School is not for teaching and learning in the classroom alone, but also for moulding the totality of the lives of students for a better tomorrow,'" stated Bakare Fatai, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Examinations Board.
The commissioner advocated for the incorporation of an additional hour into the school day, extending beyond the regular closing time. This extra hour, he explained, would be dedicated to reading and engaging in extracurricular activities, enriching students' overall learning experiences.
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Addressing educators, Alli-Balogun emphasized the significance of considering the three domains of education - cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. He explained, “These are a variety of methods in professional development aimed at promoting mindsets and behaviours that enhance the learning process and create a culture of career and readiness for every student.”
The Commissioner also highlighted the importance of fostering a friendly relationship between teachers and students. “The importance of having a mutual and friendly relationship between teachers and students cannot be overemphasised, because such a relationship gives students a sense of belonging,” Alli-Balogun said.
In conclusion, Alli-Balogun called on teachers to improve their attitudes and foster friendly relationships with members of their immediate communities, thereby extending the impact of education beyond the confines of the classroom.
