JAMB: Theories of the ‘massive failure’
We cannot easily forget that a massive failure was recorded last year in the annual JAMB (UTME) examinations, particularly in...
Education
Large Class, Few Learners
During my first class at the Teachers' Institute, I recall being asked by the Lecturer if I could tell what...
A Brief History of Yoruba Names
There are many Yorùbá names whose meanings are now lost due to the fact that the words forming their roots...
For Hanifa, the school girl with the undesirable ending
When little Hanifa left for school on 2nd December 2021, she had no idea, not in her wildest imagination (if...
Juggling Responsibilities
Oftentimes, it becomes a thing of wonder, how parents and teachers juggle the responsibilities of raising the child and end...
Of Nature And Nurture
I remember with awe, how as a new classroom teacher, devoid of any knowledge in the field of education, I...
Embracing Empathy For A Change
When Usman met me in the early hours of a Tuesday at my office, I was surprised that this notorious...
Tribute To The Best Teacher
A few months ago, during a seminar for teachers in my school, one of the speakers told a story that...
Education: The Question Of Suitable Curriculum II
Last week, my publication on curriculum triggered a lot of responses which had prompted me to write a sequel. Not...
Education: The Question of Suitable Curriculum
Worldwide, the principal role of education in contributing to the growth and development of any society has never been questioned....