The United Nations Instructional, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Institute for African Tradition and Worldwide Understanding (IACIU) has referred to as for the adoption of culturally responsive instructing methods to assist protect Nigeria’s wealthy cultural heritage.
It famous that formal schooling mustn’t strip Nigerian college students of their cultural identities, however ought to as a substitute, assist in embracing and celebrating them.
Talking at a coaching session organised by IACIU for educators at Lagos State College (LASU), Ojo, an official of the institute, Dr Deborah Agbanimu, emphasised the significance of this method in fostering an schooling system that respects and sustains cultural heritage, whereas equipping college students with essential pondering and problem-solving abilities.
The programme, which introduced collectively 75 educators, explored revolutionary pedagogies that help each educational achievement and cultural appreciation.
Agbanimu, who spoke on the theme: ‘Elevating consciousness amongst secondary college lecturers on the usage of culturally delicate pedagogies for the preservation and development of cultural expressions and variety,’ famous that by incorporating culturally delicate instructing methods, educators can create inclusive studying environments that remember the nation’s various cultural heritage.
“This method strengthens college students’ connection to their heritage, whereas getting ready them for a various and globalised world. Training mustn’t strip college students of their cultural identities, however ought to as a substitute assist them embrace and rejoice them.
“This programme is not only about enhancing instructing strategies; it’s about fostering a system that respects and sustains cultural heritage, whereas equipping college students with essential pondering and problem-solving abilities wanted for achievement,” she added.
The occasion featured expert-led periods on culturally responsive curriculum growth, methods for incorporating native data into classroom instruction, and approaches for addressing biases in instructing supplies.
Educators participated in interactive workshops designed to reinforce their capability to recognise and rejoice cultural variety inside their school rooms, whereas making certain that college students from all backgrounds really feel valued and included.
