The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the State Ministry of Education, UNESCO and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has commenced a Master Trainers Workshop to strengthen teachers’ capacity in digital learning and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in basic education.
The workshop is designed to equip master trainers who will subsequently train 1,962 teachers across seven local government areas: Riyom, Langtang South, Jos South, Jos East, Mikang, Kanke and Kanam.
The programme was officially flagged off by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Gloria Samuel Karuri, accompanied by the Executive Chairman of Plateau SUBEB, Hon. Bldr. Sunday Samuel Amuna.
The education leaders urged participants to remain committed to the training objectives and ensure effective transfer of the knowledge acquired to teachers at the grassroots, stressing the need to embrace modern digital skills to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Participants were drawn from the ICT directorates of Plateau State University, University of Jos, Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State Polytechnic and College of Education, Gindiri.
The training focuses on digital learning innovations and the responsible application of AI in classroom instruction and educational management.
UNESCO’s State Programme Assistant was represented by Mr. Joshua Gofwan, DDPRS, PSUBEB. Other dignitaries included Mr. Peter Maktu, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Plateau State Ministry of Education; Mrs. Mabel Baba-Tom of UBEC; and the host Vice Principal of Bukuru Technical College, Mr. Lengak Goshi.
The initiative underscores the commitment of Plateau SUBEB and its development partners to improving the quality of basic education through technology-driven learning and continuous professional development of teachers.
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