To equip teachers with modern techniques and further expose them to 21st century teachings trend, a teacher reality television show is being organise to reward creativity in teaching profession.

Speaking at a press conference in Lago, yesterday, ahead of the reality show, tagged “My teacher, my pride, expected to debut in August, the Chief Executive officer of Education Initiative Nigeria, Dr. Adebare Egunjobi, disclosed that the idea behind the ‘teach and win’ programme is to reward creativity and excellent in teaching.

He stated that reality show is a clear departure from other reality show because it will foster latest development in terms of teaching methodology.

He noted that the show is going to be an intensive one where 20 components of teaching techniques would be part of the criteria needed in the house.

“We want to see how the teachers will bring their teachings to fore.”

Egunjobi disclosed that his company has trained more than 20,000 schoolteachers as well as 10,000 school administrators across the country. He revealed that there are plans to tour other Africa countries to teach teachers on how to be acquainted with modern day teaching techniques that will bring about developmental strive in the educational sector.

Also speaking, Professor Stephen Oyebade of the Faulty of Education, University of Lagos, underscored the importance of the country’s educational system, reasons teachers at all level should be recognized and appreciated. (The Guardian)