Enugu State Intensifies Training for 18,000 Public School Teachers Ahead of Smart Green Schools Resumption

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The Enugu State Government has announced the intensification of training for over 18,000 public school teachers as part of the state's education reforms. This move is aimed at preparing teachers for the resumption of the Smart Green Schools programme, scheduled to begin in September 2025. The training focuses on digital literacy and 21st-century instructional methods, which will help shift the state's education system from traditional teaching practices to experiential and interactive learning models.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 18,000 public school teachers are undergoing training as part of the Enugu State Government's education reforms, with Phase 1 already concluded.
  • The training aims to equip teachers with digital literacy and 21st-century instructional methods, enabling them to adopt experiential and interactive learning models.
  • The Smart Green Schools programme, scheduled to resume in September 2025, will integrate digital tools, smart classrooms, and new subjects into the basic education system.
  • The programme also focuses on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), empowering students with practical skills for entrepreneurship and employability.
  • In August 2024, 17,620 applicants sat for a computer-based Content Specialty Test and Digital Literacy Assessment, with only 16% passing the benchmark.
  • The state government has partnered with local governments to intensify training on the Phase 2 Programme, with a focus on classroom application of digital tools and continuous professional development for teachers in rural and urban areas.
  • The initiatives align with the Enugu State Teachers Professional Development Policy and the Education Transformation Plan 2025-2035, which seeks to reimagine the state's education sector into a globally competitive and locally relevant system.
  • Governor Mbah's administration has committed to prioritizing education, with Enugu boasting the highest subnational education budget in the country.

Statistics:

  • 18,052 existing teachers in public schools underwent further intensive digital training after passing the Content Specialty Test and Digital Literacy Assessment.
  • 16% of 17,620 applicants passed the benchmark in the Content Specialty Test and Digital Literacy Assessment in August 2024.
  • The total number of teachers undergoing training is over 18,000, comprising both newly recruited and existing educators.

Sources:

  • "Enugu State Intensifies Training for 18,000 Public School Teachers Ahead of Smart Green Schools Resumption" (no date provided)
  • Education Transformation Plan 2025-2035 (no date provided)
  • Enugu State Teachers Professional Development Policy (no date provided)
  • Content Specialty Test and Digital Literacy Assessment results (August 2024)
  • Interview with Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, Commissioner for Education (no date provided)