24th-28th July 2023
The UBE Commission through the Digital Resource Center conducted a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) exercise in two smart schools in Tarda, Kano State and Ilorin, Kwara State currently operating a pilot third term. The activity aimed to ensure that the pilot third term achieves its set objectives while providing the Commission with valuable insight into the effectiveness of the smart school program in addition to identifying areas that require improvement.
To spearhead the activity, UBEC Senior Staff, SUBEB officials and technical experts on the blended learning methodology and ICT skillsets from Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Polytechnics were grouped into two teams for each State.
The goals of the exercise were to ensure teaching and learning activities are aligned with the National Curriculum standards and assess the suitability of the learning environment, infrastructure, equipment and devices, as well as the overall competence of the teachers. The activity also sought to evaluate the effectiveness of the school administration, assess learners’ progress and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies on Blended Learning techniques. Furthermore, the monitoring, evaluation and learning exercise focused on identifying areas for improvement to facilitate better learning outcomes.
