Embrace modern teaching methods, primary school teachers told

Primary school teachers in Delta State have been called upon to adopt qualitative method of teaching by using modern learning aids and instructional materials for better understanding.

The call was made by the member representing Delta Central senatorial district in the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs Philomena Ededey, while on inspection to some public primary schools in Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state.

Mrs Ededey reminded teachers of the need to be professional in their conduct, and urged them to put more efforts in ensuring that modern teaching methods are deployed to enable pupils to learn faster, even as she decried the poor class performance of some pupils, especially in primary six, which she said was below standard .

The member assured both pupils and teachers that the board would not relent in its efforts in providing conducive learning environment as part of its commitment to promoting quality education in the state.

While charging teachers to be up and doing in their duties, Mrs Ededey reminded them to always update their lesson notes and take punctuality seriously.

She said that the state government would address the infrastructure needs of Ekuobo Primary School, Ekuobodo, Mosogar, which is currently operating from its temporary site, assuring that the school would be relocated to its permanent site.

Schools visited include Ibori Primary School, Oghara-Efe; Mosogar Primary School, Mosogar, and Ekuobo Primary School, Ekuobodo, Mosogar –all in Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state.