In commemoration of this year’s World Teachers’ Day, the Head of Greensprings Training College (GTC), Mrs Adebimpe Ajibola, has announced free and discounted training on inclusive education for teachers.

Ajibola added that the college is organising the training to educate teachers and school owners on strategies for becoming a more inclusive school, and supporting children with special needs.

She said: “Based on the unique body physique and unusual learning behaviours of some children, many teachers stereotype and neglect special needs children, as they don’t know how to handle them. Therefore, our goal for this year’s World Teachers’ Day is to educate teachers and school owners on strategies for supporting special needs children and making their schools inclusive. We plan to achieve this goal by organising a seminar themed: ‘Every learner matters: Effective teaching and learning strategies in an inclusive school.”

Ajibola highlighted topics to be covered during the seminar as the place of inclusion in schools; effective teaching and learning strategies; emotional intelligence for teachers in an inclusive school; embedding child protection and safeguarding in the school culture.”

She announced five free slots and 15 per cent discount for participants.

“The date for this training is Saturday, November 5, and by value, the cost is ₦10,000. Instead of paying that amount, teachers that register will get a 15 per cent discount and pay ₦8,500. Also, the first five teachers to call in during the talk show will attend for free. Greensprings Training College, Lagos, is a subsidiary of Greensprings School. The college offers short and long-term professional education courses, including Thinking School certification, Early Childhood Montessori Diploma, and Cambridge International Education for teachers and school leaders.

The seminar is scheduled to hold on the premises of Greensprings School, Anthony campus.