Syllabus obsolete chemical that damages the technological growth of Nigeria

A professor of scientific education, Adekunle Oladipupo Bamiro, asked for a vast reform of chemical education in Nigeria, urge the government and the parties interested in abandoning the obsolete syllables in favor of the curricula that reflect the requests of the 21st century.

Prof. Bamiro, who is also director of the Center for Improvement of Teaching and Learning (Citel) and head of the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Education of Tai Solarin (Tasted), Ijagun, made the call during the 35th inaugural lesson of the institution.

Speaking in the Tetfund 2012 room, the Don University denounced the current education of the state of chemistry, describing it as obsolete and disconnected from global realities.

He argued that the memorization of the wheel and the rigid exams continue to dominate the classrooms at the expense of critical thinking, creativity and practical applications.

“We must urgently integrate modern topics such as green chemistry, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical innovations and environmental management.

“Chemistry must speak with biology, physics, mathematics, even economics and ethics,” said prof. Bamiro.

He underlined that the disconnection between the chemistry curriculum and the challenges of the real world has significantly contributed to the slow rhythm of Nigeria in technological progress.

According to him, most teachers are poorly equipped for modern teaching delivery and do not have access to updated teaching tools.

“Teachers need continuous professional development. Our workshops are obsolete, the didactic materials are poor and the government investments in research and education infrastructures are seriously inadequate,” he complained.

The professor identified the apathy of persistent students and has reduced the interest in sciences as the results of a broken system, in which the obsolete curricula cannot inspire or prepare students for innovation.

To reverse the trend, he recommended the adoption of digital tools such as augmented reality (AR), virtual workshops and molecular modeling software, which according to him would make abstract concepts more accessible to students and compensate for the lack of physical laboratory infrastructures.

On evaluation methods, Prof. Bamiro asked for a transition from the assessments based on examination of strategies oriented to the real world such as study cases, research presentations and projects based on the community.

He also supported deliberate policies in support of the participation of girls in chemistry and scientific education, in particular in the underground communities.

“Providing mobile workshops and open educational resources will help to level the playing field for rural students,” he said.

Highlighting the link between chemistry and national development, he underlined that the industrial, health, agricultural and environmental sectors of Nigeria will benefit from a new wave of chemists trained with relevant skills.

“Our hospitals need chemists that include the formulation and diagnostics of drugs. Our farms require experts in ecological fertilizers.

“Our industries must innovate in a sustainable way and our environment deserves chemicals that can mitigate pollution and exploit renewable energy,” he explained.

Prof. Bamiro concluded by soliciting a stronger collaboration between the academic world and the industry to ensure that chemistry graduates are ready for work and guided by innovation.

Reacting, the deputy chancellor of Tasted, Prof. Oluwole Banjo, praised the academic depth of Prof. Bamiro and long -standing contributions to the education sector of the University and Nigeria.

He praised him for his leadership as President of the Board of Directors of the University Demonstration School, has Tased Secondary School, Igbeba, who noticed has constantly excellent in the external exams.

The well -frequented lesson designed dignitaries including the deputy chancellor, prof. Adekunle Chiogun; Registration, Mr. Oladapo Oke; Bursar, Mr. Kabir Ogunneye; University librarian, Prof. Adebambo Oduwole; and the provost of the college post -laurea, Prof. Olufemi Fatade.

Traditional sovereigns were also present, former students, professional colleagues, staff, students, family members and friends of the inaugural teacher.

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