two hundred primary and secondary school teachers in Bayelsa State are to be trained by the state government, in partnership with the British Council to improve teaching methods.
The programme which began on Monday, is a collaboration between the Bayelsa State Educational Development Trust Fund (BEDTF), the Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board (TTRCB).
The 200 participants for the five -day school leadership/training, include head teachers in primary schools, and principals of secondary schools.
Commissioner for Education in Bayelsa State, Dr. Gentle Emelah, noted that the state prioritises the manpower development of teachers as a way of improving learning outcomes.
Represented by the director, Examinations and Records in the state Ministry of Education, Mr. Monday Eke, the commissioner lauded the BEDTF for attracting the partnership, and support of the British Council.
Executive Secretary of the BEDTF, Dr. Alice Atuwo, noted that developing the capacity of teachers was fundamental to improving the quality of education.
She said “the BEDTF believes that for Bayelsa to make meaningful progress in the education sector, the drivers must acquire the requisite, and contemporary knowledge required for delivery.
“It is this disposition that has propelled the fund to seek partnership, eventually leading us to the British Council which received us with open arms.
“This collaborative initiative aims to enhance the capacity of educators, and school administrators to improve teaching methodologies, management and impactful teaching outcomes.”
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Acting Chairman of the fund, Prof. Francis Sikoki, applauded the British Council for making its educational resources available to the state.
Prof. Sikoki recalled that the fund participated in two workshops, and training programmes organised by the British Council in 2024.
the Head, English and Schools at the British Council, Mr. Twanshishak Daniel, noted that the Bayelsa State Government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.
He explained that the commitment was the justification for the approval for the state, to draw from the resources of the British Council to improve its education sector.
According to Daniel the participants would be trained on new teaching methods, and the use of digital tools, amongst others
