Nasarawa State Tackles Examination Malpractices with Innovative Teaching Methods

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation has taken proactive steps to address examination malpractices among students, which are often caused by ineffective teaching and a lack of laboratory equipment. This initiative was highlighted during a one-day sensitization program on adaptive Laboratory Teaching for secondary school teachers, held at the Government Science School in Lafia.

According to the state Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation, examination malpractices can be traced back to the failure of teachers to effectively teach their students. To mitigate this challenge, the ministry emphasized the need for science teachers to be innovative in their teaching methods, leveraging artificial and natural intelligence, as well as the internet to enhance their teaching skills.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Atinuke Chammang, represented by the Director of Administration Osapura Oji, expressed concern over examination malpractices by teachers themselves, which enables students to pass their subjects without considering the long-term repercussions on their education.

To address this issue, the ministry stressed the importance of science teachers being proactive in seeking out new teaching methods and breaking down complex concepts into simpler, more understandable terms. This approach is particularly crucial given the vital role of science and technology in national development, as noted by the Director of Science and Research Development, Dr. Audu Ukpo.

Resource persons Othman Yusuf and Ali Musa showcased recent methodologies in teaching biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, emphasizing the need to improve locally made materials and teach students to understand complex concepts. They warned that the future of Nigerian scientists will be bleak if students are not taught effectively from an early age.