Lagos prepares roadmap to improve schools
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Pmnewsnigeria
The Lagos State government wants to strengthen quality control in schools to improve teaching and pupils’ results. At a round table held on 20 October, Basic and Secondary Education Commissioner Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun announced a roadmap with measurable targets, reports Pmnewsnigeria.
The Lagos State government is preparing a roadmap to improve the quality of teaching and pupils’ results, Basic and Secondary Education Commissioner Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun announced at a round table held on Tuesday 20 October in Ikeja. The meeting focused on strengthening quality control in schools.
The roadmap is to set out responsibilities and measurable targets for improving school standards. Alli-Balogun called for quality assurance to go beyond regular inspections and become a tool for the continuous improvement of teaching and schools.
Ben Akabueze, a former director-general of the Budget Office of the Federation of Nigeria, called for education management to rely more on data and digital tools. He said educational success should be assessed based on skills acquired in reading, numeracy and other areas, rather than solely on the number of pupils enrolled. He also noted disparities between public and private schools in textbooks, science laboratories and teacher support.
Akabueze recommended strengthening assessments conducted in schools and continuing professional development for teachers. He also called on the government, school officials, parents, communities and development partners to work together to improve children’s education.
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