Extend TP to one year, former minister tells colleges, varsities

Former Minister of Education Prof. Ruqayyah Ahmed Rufai’ has thrown her weight behind the extension of teaching practice (TP) beyond the usual six or 12 weeks, to at least a year at colleges of education and universities nationwide.

This will afford students to be more grounded in their subjects of specialisation, as well as boost their self confidence, Prof. Rufai argued.

Prof. Rufai delivered the Lagos State University (LASU) Faculty of Education annual distinguished lecture Tuesday with the theme: Teachers preparation for Nigerian schools: Adequacy, effectiveness and impact.

She said: “The usual six or 12 weeks students in colleges of education and universities use as teaching practice is not enough as it does not make them well grounded. I am therefore suggesting at least a year period for their TP.

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