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Qualified Teachers: Training Teachers
Description/achievement of initiative

Train 2 Gain Nigeria was established in 2009 and appointed by the Lagos State Government as consultant on Early Childhood Education for the period 2009 - 2012. During that period, Train 2 Gain Nigeria trained 1784 teachers in a one week period on literacy skills and phonics. In support to the successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, Train 2 Gain has committed, with the support of private sector funding, to train 30,000 teachers,2,000 per year, by 2030, in basic literacy skills, including phonics, for 8 -year old children and younger.

Implementation methodologies

We will work with State Governments. We have successfully trained 500 teachers in one day session and we will use this model. The training is interactive and involves a short 20 minute test at the end of each day session.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

N/a

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

The Nigerian National Early Childhood Education Curriculum 2007 will be used as guide in training.

Partner(s)

Foundation for CSR & Children's Rights; Train 2 Gain Nigeria
Progress reports
Goal 4
4.c - By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
December 2016
Training of 2000 teachers in basic phonics skills and early reading skills
Staff / Technical expertise
We have trained and skilled staff including qualified teachers trained in Uk and US universities at Masters degree levels and trained and qualified Montessori Teachers.

Basic information
Time-frame: Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2030
Website
Partners
Foundation for CSR & Children's Rights; Train 2 Gain Nigeria
Countries
Contact information
Toyin Olakanpo, Head of Training and Advocacy, tolakanpo@tadaia.org
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