I remember walking out of the huge storey building. It was a shortcut to avoid the long pathway, that made one’s destination look farther than it seems, from my department. I had just finished a class on engineering maths and my mind was bubbling with several formulas I couldn’t understand…
Who Is A Teacher?
Who Is A Teacher? Can this profession ever be fully defined or even described? While attempting to do just that, the characteristics of this person comes to mind, and this now differentiates between good and an ineffective one. As no meaning can truly translate to what this professional does, I…
Nigeria, 15 African Countries to Benefit from New UK Education Program
The United Kingdom recently launched a new education program for children aged between seven and 14 years, with Nigeria as one of the benefiting countries. Jointly funded and delivered by the British Council, which will contribute £17 million, and the Department for International Development, which will contribute £21 million,…
WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCHOOL?
What makes a good school? Put in order of importance An environment filled with technology and razzmatazz; Attractive infrastructure and extensive buildings including classrooms; A climate of fear and hostility, where children still serve corporal or physical punishment; Excellent leadership and administration; Where deeper understanding and application of skills are…
How Teachers Can Help Students Who Fail in Class to Succeed at Life
Here are nine ways teachers can support kids so that fewer will succumb to problems these now-successful adults did decades ago. Some of these remedies focus on how to manage environmental risks, while others focus on managing neurodevelopmental risks; but it’s often a combination of these approaches that will be…
Corona Secondary Schools Get NEASC Accreditation
Corona secondary schools in June became a member of New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), an international non-profit association based in the United States and found in 1885. The school is first in Nigeria and second in West Africa to become a member of NEASC. Corona schools have…
Prioritize, Practice, Refine And Reflect: A Road Map To Becoming A Better Teacher
Becoming a better teacher is not much different than becoming a better artist or farmer or architect or engineer. Most broadly, improvement in teaching can be reduced to a matter of prioritization, practice, reflection and refinement. In ‘Outliers,’ author Malcolm Gladwell theorized that If you do anything long enough, you…
8 Helpful Tips For Getting A Study Scholarship
Getting a study scholarship isn’t as hard as you might think, there are certain tips that can help you maximize the process and achieve your goal of winning a study scholarship. Here are eight helpful tips for getting a study scholarship. Start Your Search As Soon As Possible When trying…
What To Do When Preparing For An Exam;Student Guide
Preparing for an exam can be stressful and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s no need to stress out or cram. By doing a couple simple things ahead of time, you can ensure that you are confident and ready for anything that comes up on the test. Read…
Nigerian Girl Uwade Helen Akhere Gets Scholarship From 11 US Universities
Beautiful Nigerian girl Uwade Helen Akhere has proven to the world that she is not only beautiful but brilliant after she won 11 scholarships to study in different American Universities.18-year-old Uwade who is the daughter of a Law Professor at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state, Professor Jim Akhere…