Greensprings School introduces value-based learning, unveils theme for new session

Greensprings School, Lagos, has announced its theme for the 2022/2023 school year, as “Future Ready #DrivenByValues.” Its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Lai Koiki, in her welcome letter to the school community, assured of plans to accelerate the actualisation of the theme’s objectives, a new pedagogical approach called Value Based Education (VBE).

In the letter, Koiki stated the rationale behind the theme, saying the school’s focus for the year – and beyond – is to prepare its students for future uncertainties that may occur due to advancements in technology and climate crisis.

She said: “The future is so uncertain, primarily because of the ever-changing and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and machine learning.

“This is in addition to the crisis that may result due to climate change, disease and conflict – and to be prepared for these uncertainties, students must develop vital skills such as, creativity, critical thinking, and resilience. Our commitment is to prepare our students holistically to be future-ready, so, we are including coding in the curriculum for all students in Years 1-9. In addition, in-depth learning in music, creative writing and diction will be a focus.”

The letter also highlighted how the school intends to synergise future readiness with upholding moral values, through value based education, which is an educational approach that promotes positive human values such as, respect, compassion, empathy and honesty in students.

Koiki said VBE would be included in the school’s curriculum to reinforce the moral values upheld in the school. She added that as part of the school’s future-readiness plan, its three main campuses and its special needs school, Anthos House, were designated as centres of excellence in different enterprises.

According to her, the Lekki campus was pronounced centre of excellence in sports; Anthony campus as centre of excellence for innovation and entrepreneurship; Ikoyi campus as centre of excellence for design & technology; while Anthos House is centre of excellence for inclusion.