NEWS ON SDGs BRIEFING: NTI TO TRAIN 1,480 TEACHERS UNDER THE SDGs

The training, which is part of the 2022 component, is scheduled between November 14 and 18 nationwide.

Briefing the nominated Institute’s staff deployed for the conduct of the training at the Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE) hall, NTI Kaduna, Friday, November 10, Chairman NTI SDGs Implementation Committee, Dr. Ibrahim Bala, who is also the Overseer , Department of Fields Operations and Students’ Services(FOSS) , represented by the Deputy-Bursar, Mr. Daniel Ichapi, who is a member of the committee, said the major setbacks for the teaching profession in the country is that once teachers complete their teacher education training, they hardly continue to grow on the job professionally.

"Since both subject mastery and pedagogical ideas are dynamic, teachers need to constantly update themselves by both regular exposures to interactive conferences and workshop such as this," he said.

Dr. Bala said the government has provided the training opportunity for the teachers to improve quality of learning in schools, as well as to enhance teaching effectiveness for greater learning achievements in pupils.

"This year’s SDGs workshop focuses on Teaching Methods, Classroom Management, Language Communication Skills and ICT Skills," he added.

He stressed the importance of ICT in teaching and learning and encouraged teachers to acquire the skills, to apply it in modern day classrooms.

The Chairman of the Implementation Committee encouraged participants to embrace the culture of life-long learning for them to be relevant in the 21st century.

‘’ For the Institute to have a smooth conduct, everyone involved should perform his or her expected roles and responsibilities as facilitators and support staff,’’ he concluded.

Also speaking at the briefing , the Institute Bursar, Mal. Yunusa Danbala Labaran assured the nominated staff for the exercise of timely payment of their Duty Tour Allowances, specifically before their departure to respective states of assignment.

In the same vein, the Institute’s Ag. Director Academic Services Department, Dr. Oyedeji Mobolaji Omobola and Ag. Director Quality Assurance and ICT Department, Dr. Angela Ozibo have both prayed for the safety of the staff involved in the facilitation of the training.

Meanwhile, a Consultant to the Institute, Dr. Danjuma Sani has urged staff to create awareness on the importance of digitalisation as well as advised them to be security conscious.