From TCNEWS
The Abia State government has announced a transformative shift in secondary school science education, phasing out outdated teaching methods and excessive theoretical focus in favor of practical exercises.
This initiative aims to enhance student performance in subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Chinedu Ubochi, revealed this development in Umuahia on Thursday during the launch of a science competition for all science teachers in the state.
The event, organized by ASSPPAA-ISBORS Platforms Limited in collaboration with the Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, seeks to elevate the quality of science teaching.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Uchechukwu Kalu, the Commissioner emphasized that the science championship is designed to bring out the best in science teachers, thereby positively impacting senior secondary students’ performance in science-related fields.
Expressing gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for his commitment to education, including regular payment of teachers’ salaries and provision of educational facilities, the Commissioner noted that Abia teachers are now receiving their rewards on earth.
Hope Nwosu, Director of Science, Technical, and Vocational Education, appealed to the state government to prioritize science teachers in the upcoming mass recruitment.
She praised the government’s efforts in rehabilitating technical schools and called for more science laboratories to improve student performance.
“The Ministry of Education is collaborating with the Secondary Education Management Board, private school proprietors, and other stakeholders to promote science and technical education”.
Patrick Ejike Ochuba, Co-founder of the Science Teachers Championship, announced a shift from theory-practical to core practical teaching in both public and private schools.
“Top science teachers and students will receive monthly rewards of N50,000 and N20,000, respectively”.
Ochuba urged school principals to register their institutions on the platform, generate unique codes, and facilitate the registration of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics teachers and their students for the championship.
Joseph Okowo, Chairman of the Abia State chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), praised the initiative, highlighting its potential to boost science education and cultivate future champions for schools and the state.
