Some Lagos residents have expressed worry at frequent change of teachers in private primary schools, saying it is detrimental to the emotional stability and overall learning experience of pupils.
In interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, they said that incessant change of teachers had a significant negative impact on pupils.
A parent, Mr James Alabi, highlighted how children could react to the effect of incessant change of teachers.
” It causes disruption in learning. Frequent change of teachers can lead to inconsistency in lesson delivery, making it difficult for pupils to build on previous knowledge.
“Also, poor academic performance of pupils is inevitable, as pupils will struggle to adjust to new teaching methods, which can negatively affect their understanding and retention of concepts.
Alabi added that incessant change of teachers could affect pupils’ emotional stability.
“Pupils develop bonds with teachers, and a sudden change can cause emotional distress, reducing their motivation to learn,” he said.
A mother of two, Mrs Rebecca Jaiyola, also frowned at frequent change of teachers.
She blamed abrupt exit of teachers to poor remuneration.
” I think that some schools employ secondary school leavers who are waiting for admission into higher institutions of learning.
” Some schools see them as cheap labour.
” The least qualification for primary school teachers should be Nigerian Certificate in Education, but many of these private schools are only focused on maximising profits,” she said.
A teacher, Ms Danielle Odusanya, told NAN that some school owners discouraged teachers ftom staying long with them.
“If I have a proprietor that pays well and is kind and considerate why should I change employment?
“Again, many people in the teaching profession are there because they couldn’t get their dream jobs.
“When there is no passion, such a person can leave anytime without considering the effects on pupils,” she said
Mrs Toyin Fajobi, Director of The Kings Kid School, Abaranje in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, said that many teachers in the primary section of her school left without any notice.
She said in spite of some incentives by some proprietors, some teachers would leave after a brief period. (NAN)
