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TRCN inducts 624 education graduates, urges teachers to adopt digital tools

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The Registrar/Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Dr. Ronke Soyombo, has urged teachers to be tech-savvy and adopt digital tools in teaching to become globally competent.

Soyombo stated this on Friday in Uyo during the 14th induction ceremony of 624 education graduates of the University of Uyo as teachers into the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.

The Registrar, who was represented by Dr Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, Director, Regulation, Accreditation and Enforcement, at the ceremony, said the future of education is digital; as such, there is a need to embrace technology, and called for innovation and creativity in teaching.

“Teaching should be accorded its exotic rightful place of prominence through inculcation of best practices, which this induction is meant to promote.

“This can be achieved by being innovative and creative in our teaching, seeking new approaches, walking the talk of our professional creed, providing new technologies and methodologies that will engage your students, foster critical thinking and promote lifelong learning.

“The future of education is digital, so the 21st-century teachers must be tech-savvy, flexible and globally competent. We need to emphasise and embrace the power of digital tools and adapt them to enhance our teaching,” she stated.

While speaking, the Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, said the occasion was monumental as the institution was inducting the highest number of teachers in its history, and commended the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria for upholding standards and improving the teaching profession.

“As a university noted for standards, we will continue to provide a conducive environment for learning and uphold the highest standards of education in our nation.

“The contributions and regulation by the TRCN have been very remarkable in standardising, streamlining the activities of educators and improving the practice of teachers within the profession in the country,” the VC stated.

On her part, the Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof Ime E. Emah said the 14th batch of 624 teachers was made up of holders of the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Bachelor of Education in various disciplines.

Emah challenged the inductees to make a difference wherever they go, serve with passion and commitment, and be responsible professionals.

“Therefore, I challenge the inductees that as you are going to be formally immersed in this noble profession today, you should endeavour to make a difference in the respective organisations that you may find yourselves.

“Be ready to serve with passion, commitment and responsibility as worthy professionals and ambassadors of the University of Uyo. Remember that Uniuyo is a brand. Please protect it in your daily practices,” she stated.

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