The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reiterated its commitment to adequately preparing young learners in basic education schools in Design Thinking, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence.
The National Coordinator of UBEC Digital Resource Center, Prof. Bashir Galadanci, disclosed the disclosure on behalf of the UBEC Executive Secretary while declaring open a four-day workshop on Design Thinking, Robotics, and Artificial.
The workshop, jointly organised by the Commission and NERDC, also discussed developing a Teachers’ Guide for Smart Schools.
In her welcome remarks, Dr Hafsat L. Kontagora, Head of Capacity Building at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, informed the participants that the workshop was designed to introduce educators and professionals to innovative methods for integrating robotics, artificial intelligence, and design thinking into basic education curricula.
The workshop also focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving skills among learners by leveraging AI-driven robotics and coding modules, thus equipping educators with practical tools for effective implementation in innovative schools.
During the workshop, NERDC guided DRC officials, teachers, and administrators from innovative schools to critically analyse and review the earlier developed DTRCA and design a Teachers’ Guide.
Workshop sessions covered key topics such as the philosophy of the DTCRA curriculum, the application of robotics frameworks, and the role of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual Labs (VL). The participants also deliberated on competency-based assessments and continuous feedback mechanisms for improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
