Education

Teens! Organize your 2017 Study Plans Using these Important Tips

2017 began some twenty days ago, and I will not be surprised that since then many students are yet to organize their study plans. As a matter of fact, some do not even know what a study plan is much less how to organize such. So let me briefly explain what a study plan is

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A Look at Ways Students can be Prepared for the Future

How can teachers prepare students for the future? This has been a major question on the lips of many, particularly employers have have continuously observed [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][albeit with dismay]  the dearth of skilled

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A Look at why most Parents Desire Private School Education for their Teens

In Nigeria and indeed the world over, most parents prefer to send their children to Private Schools as against Public Schools. And there is one simple explanation for this- Private Schools are usually better. Let’s face the truth- Private Schools are owned by private individuals who must do everything possible to satisfy their customers, make

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Teens! Learn ways to Manage School-related Stress

Although it may not seem like it, the truth is that secondary school students are actually [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][incessantly] busy. The amount of subjects they are required to study, the many tests they write

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How can Teachers Build Solid Relationships with their Students?

It is very important for teachers to have positive and solid relationships with their students because that is one of the surest ways to ensure that the actual teaching and learning process really takes place. Observe a teacher who is beloved by his/her students and you will see how well the students will perform in

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Understanding Body Image and Appearance in Teens: What Parents and Teachers can do to Help Teens Build Positive Self Image

Do you find it funny how difficult it usually is to persuade toddlers to take a shower only for them to grow into teenagehood and become all too particular about their looks? This is perhaps common to the girls who do not only spend excessive amount of time dressing up and then rush every mirror

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Practical Education: Here are a few things Schools should encourage Students to do

School typically make provisions for extra curricular activities. And inasmuch as said provisions are good (talk about debates, quiz and excursions), there is still need to incorporate a whole lot of other things into the mix. That is why I have come up with a few suggestions as you shall see below. Interestingly, these suggestions

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Apply for the Cowbellpedia 2017 Competition

Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the organizer of the annual Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz show has commenced the search for Math geniuses who will compete in the 2017 edition of the show. The Managing Director of Promasidor, Mr. Olivier Thiry made this known to the public at a press briefing in Lagos. He explained that

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Opinion: Beyond passing Exams, Education should teach Students the necessary Skills for effective Corporate Engagements

Recently, I read the very interesting article by Harvard Business School’s Professor, Clay Christensen in the January Edition of Harvard Business Review. It is a masterpiece on innovation in Africa and a must-read for anyone who is doing business on the continent. The lessons were particularly profound for me, especially as a Nigerian who truly

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Opinion: Should Children be prohibited from speaking their Native Languages?

This is probably a rather controversial topic considering the arguments for and against the decision to prohibit kids from speaking vernacular in schools and sometimes even at home. Regardless of the controversy, multiple award-winning Nigerian novelist, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani penned an interesting essay discussing the experiences she had  growing up when her parents banned her

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