The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and GMind Academy have announced a partnership to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for teachers across Nigeria. This initiative aims to support teachers, schools, and other education stakeholders in understanding and safely adopting AI. The partnership was disclosed during a courtesy visit to the TRCN in Abuja by Dr. Success Ojo, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of GMind AI.
The proposed training will focus on developing 774 AI adoption specialists, with one specialist designated for each local government area. These specialists will serve as local AI adoption champions, helping schools and teachers navigate the use of AI in teaching, learning, assessment, and other educational activities. GMind Academy has expressed its readiness to train the 774 specialists and provide each participant with two months of free access to the GMind AI platform.
The training will enable participants to learn, practice, and demonstrate practical applications of AI technology. According to Dr. Ojo, integrating AI competency into teachers' continuing professional development will help make AI training a sustained part of their professional development rather than a one-off intervention. This approach will ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices.
Dr. Ojo also proposed that teachers who complete GMind Academy's Certified AI-ready Teacher Programme (CART) should be eligible to earn recognized professional development credits towards their continuing professional development requirements with TRCN. This proposal is subject to the Council's approval and applicable requirements. The partnership aims to strengthen the teaching profession and Nigeria's education system.
TRCN has been commended for its role in teacher registration, professional standards, licensing, accreditation, and continuing professional development. These functions are crucial to strengthening the teaching profession and Nigeria's education system. The partnership between TRCN and GMind Academy is also aligned with ongoing federal government education reforms focused on teacher professionalization, education quality, and digital competencies.
The proposed AI training programme will be implemented across Nigeria's 774 local government areas. This nationwide initiative aims to ensure that teachers from all parts of the country have access to AI training and can effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices. The programme is expected to have a positive impact on the quality of education in Nigeria.
The partnership between TRCN and GMind Academy marks a significant step towards enhancing the skills of Nigerian teachers in AI technology. By providing teachers with the necessary skills and competencies, the partnership aims to improve the overall quality of education in Nigeria. The programme is expected to be implemented in the near future, with 774 AI adoption specialists set to be trained across the country.
Key points
- TRCN and GMind Academy partner to provide AI training for teachers across Nigeria's 774 local government areas.
- The proposed training will develop 774 AI adoption specialists to support teachers and schools in understanding and adopting AI.
- The partnership aims to integrate AI competency into teachers' continuing professional development requirements.
