Kaduna SUBEB trains 8,500 teachers on digital literacy, ICT

The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has begun training 8,500 teachers on digital literacy and Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), supported by Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA), in collaboration with the State University (KASU) that provided the ICT centre.

The board’s director of human resources, Ahmed Sani, said when they conducted competency tests for teachers, the board realised that they had a deficiency in computer knowledge and operations. Hesaid the board found it crucial to train the teachers, looking at the importance of computer literacy in education and everyday life.

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According to him, there is nothing more expected of a teacher than the ability to do modern things in research and teaching students to enhance teaching skills and learning ability for learners.

Mr Sani said that teaching and learning in a modernised way were expected to be a path towards addressing the dearth in the educational sector in the state.

He said the training was in line with Gov. Uba Sani’s commitment in enhancing the educational sector and upholding the importance of teachers in the state. He also urged the teachers to ensure maximum utilisation of the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and research.

Also, Dr Christy Aladimerin, a permanent member of human resources of SUBEB, said after the teachers undertook competency tests in the past where ICT and computer knowledge were seen as deficient, the board selected those who performed very well for the days’ training.

She said the training was to strengthen the teaching capacity of those who performed very well in the initial competency test. She also said the training would improve their teaching methodology.

She urged those who were not selected for the training to improve their teaching.

“If we have our way, we will train all the teachers in the state; since it is not possible, the others should work harder to have the opportunity of training going forward,” Ms Aladimerin said.

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One of the beneficiaries, Ruth Francis, a teacher at Unguwan Muazu Primary School, expressed joy in being selected for the training.

She promised to make maximum use of the opportunity, while calling on other teachers who were not selected to do their job diligently and Godly.

Also, Aisha Ibrahim, a teacher from Kaduna South LGA, said digital literacy is key to modern teaching and learning, and is expectant on the next training opportunity to come forth.

The 7-day training drew teachers from Kaduna, Zaria and Kafanchan Senatorial districts.