FG develops new teacher education curriculum

The Federal Government on Wednesday said it
had developed a new Teacher Education
Curriculum in line with the current needs of
the education system in the country.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu
Rufa’i, told journalists in Abuja that the new
curriculum for teachers was part of the four-
year strategic plan for the development of the
education sector.
“We recognise the importance of teachers in
the quality of education delivery.
“It is one of the reasons that a framework on
National Systems is being developed on
Teacher Development Needs Assessment and
Teacher Professional Development.
“This will help us to continually be aware of
our teacher needs, fill the gaps and also
enhance the professional development of our
teachers, ‘’ the News Agency of Nigeria quoted
the minister as saying to journalists.
Rufa’i said that Micro-Teaching Laboratories
were also being constructed in 58 federal and
state colleges of education at a cost of N11.6
billion to further enhance the quality of
training for teachers.
She said that would go a long way in
supporting the integration of modern
technology in the teaching and learning
process.

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