The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has disclosed that the third edition of online conference of registered teachers in the country would be held on August 30 and 31, 2023.
Its registrar/chief executive, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, made the disclosure in a statement released Friday in Abuja.
He said the conference being organised by TRCN with the support of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(UNESCO) and some other agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education, has its theme as ‘Promoting Community of Practice among Nigerian Teachers for Effective Service Delivery.’
The statement read in part, “This aims to enhance teachers’ capacities through the utilisation of collaborative partnership and leveraging open access online learning platforms.
“This initiative recognizes the need to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth among educators, ultimately leading to improved teaching practices and student outcomes. This has become apparent because of the need to leverage on knowledge sharing from different quarters.
“Teachers play a vital role in shaping the educational landscape in any economy, however, many educators face challenges in accessing continuous professional development and opportunities for collaboration.”
It read further, “This conference aims to address these challenges by creating a platform for teachers to engage in a community of practice, where they can exchange ideas, share experiences, and lessons learned with another to enhance their job performance.
“Through leveraging community of practice and collaborative partnerships, we can create a scalable and accessible platform for professional development, ultimately benefiting teachers and, in turn, students. Quality education depends heavily on the continuous professional development of teachers. To overcome these challenges, this year’s conference proposes the exploration of collaborative partnership as a key strategy.”
