Ondo hosts pioneering Maths training in Yoruba language
The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in collaboration with Yoruba Mathematics Class on YouTube, successfully held a 2-day training on teaching mathematics using Yoruba indigenous language and early grade Mathematics. This training becomes the first public pioneering training coming up in the educational sector through the Institute on "using Yoruba indigenous language to teach Mathematics for early grades". Renowned experts, Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, Dr. Sulaymon Mohammad Raji, Dr. Folajogun Akinkuowo, and Dr. Tolu Oyawale, delivered insightful sessions on topics including Translation overview of primary 1-6 Mathematics curriculum in Yoruba, implementation of teaching Mathematics in early grade mathematics, Developing and lesson plans of Mathematics topical contents in Yorùbá, the importance of indigenous language in education, the role of language in teaching, understanding leadership instruction, and supporting teachers in early grade Mathe...