ASUBEB Concludes Montessori, Skills Acquisition Training Module Two For Teachers

In line with the vision of Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo to introduce a functional education system in the state, the State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, has concluded a Montessori and Skills Acquisition Training Module Two, for all selected teachers from the six educational zones.

The training which has its theme as “Enhancing Creativity and Skills Acquisition for Better Learning Outcome” lasted for nine days across the six educational zones of the state.

Declaring the training open at the Utility Hall ASUBEB headquarters Awka, the Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Dr. Vera Nwadinobi said the training is to equip teachers who handle children at their formative stages of life, with the relevant skills for better learning outcome.

According to her, this is in line with the vision of the administration of Governor Soludo, to avail Anambra school children education that is globally -competitive.

Dr. Nwadinobi expressed the appreciation of ASUBEB to the Governor for his clear vision for the state education sector, noting that the Governor understands that it is only education that can bring the children of a poor man living in the hinterlands to the same strata in the society tomorrow, with the children of a very rich man.

Dr. Nwadinobi encouraged the participating teachers to take the lessons learned at the training seriously and ensure they impact them on their fellow teachers and pupils.

Earlier in a welcome address, the ASUBEB Director, Quality Assurance, Lady Stella Ezepue explained that the training was to provide the teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to create an environment that supports the learner’s natural curiosity and desire to learn.

In a presentation on practical life exercises, a Permanent ASUBEB Board Member, who doubles as the Chairman of the Montessori and Skills Acquisition Training Committee, Mrs Ifeyinwa Anatune informed the trainees that Practical life Exercises in Montessori are purposeful activities that develop motor control, motor skills, coordination, promotes independence, concentration, increases intelligence and a sense of responsibility.

Under Skills Acquisition, some resource persons, including Lady Uche Egbusi and Mrs Rose Maxwell taught the teachers how to make fancy slippers and bags as well as how to make big gowns, boubou, slim gowns and head scarf, while Dr. Silvia Ofoedu took the teachers on various aspects of agriculture, they can engage in.