11. September 2025
Admin
UNILAG Rolls Out 2,170 Student-Teachers to Boost Education Manpower in Lagos State
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially kicked off its 2025/2026 Teaching Practice Orientation Programme, during which **2,170 student-teachers** will be deployed to primary and secondary schools across Lagos State. The exercise aims to strengthen education manpower and give student-teachers hands-on classroom experience.
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Quick Insight: This year’s cohort of 2,170 final-year (400-level) student-teachers will engage in a compulsory 12-week teaching practice across primary and secondary schools across Lagos State—validating their academic preparation with practical exposure.
1. Programme Details & Duration
- Orientation Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Jelili Omotola Multipurpose Hall B, UNILAG.
- Participating Students: Final-year student-teachers (400 level) from UNILAG’s Faculty of Education.
- Exercise Duration: 12 weeks of teaching practice in assigned schools across Lagos State.
2. Objectives & Expected Impact
- Enhance teacher preparation by giving real classroom experience.
- Develop discipline, pedagogy, classroom management, and professional values among student-teachers.
- Support Lagos State’s education system by increasing manpower and bridging theory with practice. (implicit goal)
Final Thoughts
The deployment of 2,170 student-teachers by UNILAG is more than just an academic requirement—it’s an investment into the quality of education in Lagos State. As these future teachers enter classrooms, the hope is that teaching quality, morale, and student outcomes will be positively affected.
Reminder: Being deployed for teaching practice is excellent—but success depends on commitment, preparation (lesson plans, teaching aids), and professionalism from both the student-teachers and their supervising schools.
