UBEC and NOUN Launch Smart Education Programmes for Teachers
The six-month Smart Education Primer Course and the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Smart Education (PGDSE) were introduced as part of UBEC’s 2-year Teacher Internship Scheme.
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The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have unveiled two new smart education programmes aimed at revolutionizing teacher training in Nigeria. The six-month Smart Education Primer Course and the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Smart Education (PGDSE) were introduced as part of UBEC’s 2-year Teacher Internship Scheme.
Announcing the initiative at UBEC's Digital Resource Centre in Abuja on October 2, 2024, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, highlighted the importance of integrating modern digital tools into teaching and learning. He noted that the PGDSE will prepare teachers to produce globally competitive learners while earning recognised certification.
NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, stressed the significance of the collaboration, adding that the programme will cover critical areas such as digital literacy, pedagogical innovation, data-driven instruction, and cybersecurity. He reaffirmed NOUN's commitment to providing infrastructure and support for the success of the partnership.
UBEC Digital Resource Centre Coordinator, Prof. Bashir Galadanchi, emphasized that the PGDSE will serve as an equivalent to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), offering comprehensive training to educators across Nigeria.
The Dean, Faculty of Education at NOUN, Prof. Bamikole Ogunleye, highlighted the programme's interactive features, including access to platforms like Zoom and educational management systems, ensuring real-time engagement and a well-rounded learning experience.
