The Bayelsa State Government has said the newly introduced BayelsaPRIME will revolutionarise teaching and learning in Bayelsa state-owned primary schools.
A statement signed by the Bayelsa Ministry of Education stated that the BayelsaPRIME (Bayelsa Promoting Reform to Improve and Modernise Education), was the flagship of the basic education reform programme of the Senator Douye Diri-led administration.
“The programme which is executed by the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education and the Bayelsa State Universal Basic Education Board will use technology-based teaching methods and proven modern classroom management techniques as tools to improve pupil participation in classroom, learning outcomes and school attendance,” the statement said.
It added that over 2,000 teachers and headteachers drawn from four Local Government areas had concluded the BayelsaPRIME Induction training.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Commissioner for Education Bayelsa State, Dr Gentle Emelah, said: “Teachers in the four pilot Local Governments Areas will no longer face the drudgery of preparing lesson notes as proven and effective lessons will be delivered to them through their teacher-tablets weekly.
“They will also receive continuous support and teacher professional development throughout the school calendar.
“Additionally, all data collection processes including marking of teacher and pupil arrival in schools and recording of examination scores will be carried out through the teacher-tablets.
