Specialized Certification Courses
Teacher Immersion Certification Course
Teaching in Nigerian schools requires competencies in pedagogy and content knowledge. While graduates of Nigerian universities seeking to convert to teaching have acquired content knowledge through their training, new entrants into teaching generally have little knowledge or understanding of competencies and the skills required to teach in Nigerian schools. This course introduces teaching as a lifelong learning enterprise and builds competencies for teaching in primary and secondary schools. It is designed for graduates or people who have worked in a school environment for at least 5 years.
Learners must already have tertiary qualifications as well as strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Rationale
The changing role of teachers within modern education systems puts a new perspective on teaching careers that demands that teachers must continually develop themselves while co-creating with colleagues. The Upskill Conversion Course in Education acknowledges this and the need for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning. It is designed to train graduates and support aspirations to become qualified and competent teachers, able to address learners’ personal needs.
The course is designed for modular delivery and can be part of a continuous professional development program for teachers. It ensures that technology plays a crucial and supportive role in the design and delivery of learning.
The course comprises five modules on the following listed distinct broad topics.
- Teaching Skills and Use of ICT
- Theoretical Foundation of Teaching and Learning
- Leadership and Life Skills training
- Educational Policies including Child rights and Safeguarding
- Practicum