Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, says school is not just about teaching and learning in classrooms, but also about positively impacting humanity.
Alli-Balogun made the remark at the opening of a two- day capacity building seminar in Lagos, according to a statement by Mr Bakare Fatai, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Examinations Board, on Wednesday.
The seminar was organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board for tutors, heads of schools and other education stakeholders.
It was aimed to sensitise participants about the conduct of school-based and non-school based examinations.
“School is not for teaching and learning in the classroom alone, but also for moulding the totality of the lives of students for a better tomorrow,” he said.
The commissioner emphasised the need to observe an additional hour in school.
He said that the extra hour to the normal closing time was meant for reading and extra curricular activities by students.
He urged teachers to take cognizance of the three domains of education – cognitive, affective and psychomotor.
“These are a variety of methods in professional development aimed at promoting mindsets and behaviours that enhance the learning process and create a culture of career and readiness for every student.
“The importance of having a mutual and friendly relationship between teachers and students cannot be overemphasized, because such a relationship gives students a sense of belonging,” Alli-Balogun said.
The commissioner charged teachers to improve their attitudes and be friendly with members of their immediate communities.
Alli-Balogun praised the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for commitment quality education. (NAN)
