TOUCHING STORY

                 GOD IS GREAT

A King had a male servant who, in all circumstances always said to him; My king, do not be discouraged because everything God does is perfect, no mistakes.
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One day, they went hunting and a wild animal attacked the king, the servant managed to kill the animal but couldn't prevent his majesty from losing a finger. Furious and without showing gratitude, the King said; if God was good, I would not have been attacked and lost one finger.
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The servant replied, 'despite all these things, I can only tell you that God is good and everything He does is perfect, He is never wrong'. Outraged by the response, the king ordered the arrest of his servant. While being taken to prison, he told the king again, God is Good & Perfect. Another day, the king left alone for another hunt and was captured by savages who use human beings for sacrifice.
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On the altar, the savages found out that the king didn't have one finger in place, he was released because he was considered not "complete" to be offered to the gods. On his return to the palace, he ordered the release of his servant and said; My friend, God was really good to me. I was almost killed but for lack of a single finger, I was let go.
But I have a question; If God is so good, why did He allow me to put you in prison? His servant replied; My king, if I had not been put in prison, I would have gone with you, and would have been sacrificed, because I have no missing finger.
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Everything God does is perfect, He is never wrong. Often we complain about life, and the negative things that happen to us, forgetting that everything happens for a purpose.
God knows why you are reading this message today, please bless someone with it by sharing it. God is good and perfect!!

MARRIAGE TIPS COUPLES MUST LEARN

TEN (10) GOLDEN SECRETS OF MARRIAGE: TO THOSE WHO ARE MARRIED AND/OR ARE PREPARING TO GET MARRIED SOON

1. *EVERYONE YOU MARRY HAS A WEAKNESS*

Only God has no weakness. Every rose flower has its own thorn. If you focus too much on your spouse's weakness, you can't get the best out of his/her strength.

2. *EVERYONE YOU MARRY HAS A DARK HISTORY*

No one is an Angel, therefore, avoid digging one's past. What matters is the present life of your partner. Old things are passed away. try to forgive and forget. The past can't be change. So Focus on the present and the future!

3. *EVERY MARRIAGE HAS IT'S OWN CHALLENGES*

Marriage is not bed of roses. Every shinning marriage has gone through its own test of hot and excruciating fire. True love is proved in time of challenge. Fight for your marriage! Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in time of needs. Remember this is the vow you made on your wedding day!

4. *EVERY MARRIAGE HAS DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SUCCESS*

Don't compare your marriage with anyone! We can never be equal, some will be far in front and others far behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time, your marriage dreams shall come true.

5. *TO MARRY IS TO DECLARE A WAR*

When you marry, you must declare a war against enemies of marriage. Some of the enemies of marriage are: Ignorance, Prayerlessness, Unforgiveness, Adultery, Third Party Influence, Stinginess, Stubbornness, Lack Of Love, Rudeness, Wife battery, Laziness, Divorce etc. Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone.

6. *THERE IS NO PERFECT MARRIAGE*

There is no ready made marriage anywhere. Marriage is hard work, volunteer yourself and perfect it daily. Marriage is like a CAR with Gear oil, gear box, back hassles and If this parts are not properly maintained, the car will brake down somewhere along the road and exposing the occupant to unhealthy circumstances. - Many of us are careless about our marriage... Are you? If you are, pls pay attention to your marriage.

7. *GOD CANNOT GIVE YOU THE COMPLETE PERSON YOU DESIRE*

He (God) gives you, him or her in the form of raw materials in order for you to mould what you desire. You may desire a woman who can pray for 1 hours but your wife can only pray for 30 minutes. With your love, prayer and encouragement, she can improve.

8. *TO MARRY IS TO TAKE A RISK*

You cannot predict what will happen after marriage, as situation may change, so, leave a room for adjustment. Pregnancy may not come in the next 4 years. You may get marry to her because she's slim but she becomes 100% fatter after a child. He may lose his beautiful job for years that you have to take the financial responsibility of the family until he gets a new job. But with God by your side, you will smile at last.

9. *MARRIAGE IS NOT A CONTRACT, IT IS PERMANENT*

Marriage needs total commitment, love is the glue that makes a couple stick together. Divorce starts in the mind. Never think of divorce! Never threaten your spouse with divorce. Choose to remain married! God hates divorce

10. *EVERY MARRIAGE HAS A PRICE TO PAY*

Marriage is like a bank account. It is the money you deposit into your bank account that you can withdrawn. If you don't deposit love, peace and care into your marriage, you are not a candidate of a blissful home. There is no free love in marriage, You cannot love without giving and sacrificing.

May God Give us The Grace And Wisdom To Build A Heaven on Earth Marriage.

INSPIRATION ON SAY SOMETHING

IF you want to win; then win someone's HEART.

IF you want to hide something; then hide others FAULTS.

IF you want to acquire something; then acquire KNOWLEDGE.

IF you want to give something; then give to CHARITY.

IF you want to say something; then say the TRUTH.

IF you want to show something; then show KINDNESS.

IF you want to leave something; then leave your PRIDE.

IF you want to count something; then count your BLESSINGS.

IF you want to be happy; then make others SMILE.

IF you want to share something; then share your KNOWLEDGE.....

COLLECTION OF PRAYER SMS

1. The heart that believes and fears ALLAH , shall always have peace and contentment. May you remain peaceful and contented till eternity. Jum'@ Kareem, Gudmorning.

2. In every DU'A,there is a wish, & in every wish there is a DU'A. Today my DU'A is that may ALLAH fulfill all ur wishes & accept all ur DU'AS.Juma'at Mubarak.

MOTIVATION FOR TODAY

*Don't complicate life. We won't be here forever. Once this day is over, it's gone forever. Your time is too valuable to waste on nonsense.*

*No matter what knocks you down in life, get back up and keep going.*
*Never give up. Great blessings are a result of great perseverance.*

*Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit.*
*Talk about your joys.*

*Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient, and the best things come to those who don't give up.*

*Do not pray for an easy life; pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.*

*Disappointments were not meant to destroy you. They were meant to strengthen you & give you fortitude to accomplish your God-given destiny.*

*We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but of appreciating what we do have.*

*Your child will follow your example, not your advice.*

*One day, you'll be just a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.*

*Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.*

*Don't fear change. You may lose something good, but you may also gain something great.*

*When you love what you have, you have everything you need.*

*The greatest act of faith some days is to simply get up and face another day.*

*Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have. *GRATITUDE.*

*Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do, long after the mood you said it in has left you. *COMMITMENT*c

*When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you, you take away their power.*

*Patience is not the ability to wait, but how you act while you're waiting.*

*Isn't it ironic:*
*- We ignore the ones that adore us*
*- Adore the ones who ignore us*
*- Love the ones who hurt us*
*- Hurt the ones that love us*

*Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. Every story has an end, but in life every end is just a new beginning.*

*You were born to win, although to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, & expect to win.*

*Every day is a NEW beginning, take a deep breath and START AGAIN.*

*You are loved.*
*You are wonderfully made.*
*You are beautiful.*
*You have purpose.*
*You are a masterpiece.*

*Don't compare your progress with that of others. We all need our own time to travel our own distance.*

*Surround yourself only with people who are going to lift you higher.*

*Bad things happen:*
*- Every day.*
*-To everyone.*
*The difference is in how people deal with it.*

*When you make a commitment, you build hope. When you keep it, you build trust.*

*Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything.*

*Being honest may not get you a lot of FRIENDS but it'll always get you the RIGHT ONES.*

*Shoutout to everyone trying to get their life together. Working on yourself is the hardest part of life. Keep going, no matter where you are.*

*Be selective in your battles. Sometimes peace is better than being right.*

*Keep people in your life who truly love you, motivate you, and make you happy. If you know people who do none of these things, let them go.*

*Be happy not because everything is good, but because you can see the good side of everything. *OPTIMISM*

*NO ➔ Shortcuts*
*NO ➔ Quick fixes*
*NO ➔ Blaming others*
*NO ➔ I'll do tomorrows*
*NO ➔ EXCUSES!!*

*Surround yourself with positive people who will support you when it rains, not just when it shines.*

*Being defeated is often a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent.*      
Enjoy God's grace on this journey we call LIFE.*

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TOWARDS MAKING NIG GREAT

PRESS RELEASE

CLERIC PROFFERS SOLUTION TOWARDS MAKING NIGERIA GREAT

A Clergyman, Rev. (Dr) Stephen Hosea Vongdip has identified what he considers as the discordance between what Nigerians are asking from their Government and what the leaders and policy makers believe is good for the citizens, as the bane of the Country’s development.
Rev. (Dr) Vongdip says Political leaders and business service providers think that because of their long years of experience in the field, they have answers to the issues concerning Nigerians which creates an arrogance of tradition that only serves to distort the perspective of such leaders. The Cleric advised people in top public and corporate leadership positions to always relate closely with their followers and consumers of their products and services, in order to better understand their needs and adequately cater for those needs. 
Rev. (Dr) Vongdip, who is the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Director of Personnel, expressed these thoughts in a book he recently authored entitled “Making Nigeria Great” which will be presented to the public on 10th December, 2016.
The Writer stressed that during periods of economic difficulties such as the current recession, the leaders owe it a duty to at least make the Country functional, but lamented the inability of the Nigerian leadership to develop a blueprint by which the Country’s different ethnic groups can live harmoniously in peace therefore making progress as a great and prosperous nation. He noted that many Nigerian leaders prefer to take advantage of such differences to fan the embers of greed, ethnicity, religious intolerance, inter-ethnic and geo-political struggle for political power and control of socio-economic resources which ensures that the citizens are unable to build and maintain relationships along such divisive lines. According to him, Nigeria’s biggest problem is neither corruption nor a bad economy, terrorism or crime which he describes as only symptoms of a bigger problem. For Rev. (Dr) Vongdip, the biggest issue militating against Nigeria’s path towards greatness is disunity fueled by negative stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes that affect our National consciousness. He attributed this partly to the divide and rule system of the colonial and post-colonial political economy, the system of resource mobilization for economic production and the unequal distribution of educational and development infrastructure.
The Clergyman called for a paradigm shift among the Country’s leadership from the current system of self enrichment and perpetuation to that which demonstrates exemplary character and integrity towards visionary and meaningful service delivery. He advised Nigerian leaders not to depend on quick fixes and social Band-Aids for superficial treatment of the Country’s developmental challenges but adopt a more pragmatic, comprehensive and long-term approach towards addressing such challenges.
For the citizens, Rev. (Dr) Vongdip advised them to begin first by asking themselves how they can contribute towards making Nigeria great, strengthen their commitment to that common goal and also hold their leaders accountable in achieving that vision.
A prolific writer, religious leader, teacher, social commentator, public speaker and counselor, Rev. (Dr) Stephen Vongdip has written Thirteen (13) books with his current publication “Making Nigeria Great” due for public presentation on 10th December, 2016 at COCIN Headquarters Church by 2.00pm. The occasion will be chaired by Ambassador Danjuma Sheni, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Defence while Professor Danladi Slim Matawal, Director General/Chief Executive, NBBRI, Abuja will be the Book Reviewer and COCIN President, Rev. (Dr) Dachollom Datiri will dedicate the Book. Professor Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary, TETfund, Abuja will present the Keynote Address.

Abdullahi Abdullahi
Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee,
“Making Nigeria Great” Book Presentation Committee

GENERAL HEALTH TIPS FOR YOUNG AND OLD

DO YOU KNOW THAT...

*1.* Any food you consume after 8 P.M. everyday is equally a
poison to your body?

*2.* If you can follow the water therapy for 3 months religiously, your skin, your body and your organs begins to function well?

*3.* Do you know Breakfast is the most important meal of the
day; If you must skip any meal, it shouldn't be breakfast?

*4.* Do you know too much red meat is very dangerous to your health?

*5.* Do you know people who smile always live longer, look younger and are more healthier than their counter part who does not?

*Listen:*
You can use the most expensive cream on your body; you can take the best care of your body, but *HONEY* with *BANANA* can make your skin glow, make it look good and make people ask you the kind of cream you are using.

*6.* For every bottle of soft drink you consume, you have just taken 9cubes of sugar, and it takes 7 days for it to wash off your body; men increase their likelihood of having a heart attack by 20 percent.

*7.* Fried meat is a killer; It is damaging your body.

*8.* People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.

*9.* Drinking water only when you are thirsty is obtaining a license to damage your liver.

*10.* Holding your urine when you are supposed to let go is
another way you are damaging your liver?

*11.* Adding salt into your food when it is already served is
another way of slowly poisoning yourself and vital organs?

*12.* Observing the routine of proper eating: Eat BREAKFAST like a KING, LUNCH like a PRINCE and DINNER like a BEGGAR would help you live longer.

Please take care of your health, for HEALTH is WEALTH

*7 Biggest brain damaging habits*
1: Missing breakfast
2: Sleeping late
3: High sugar consumption
4: More sleeping specially at morning
5: Eating meal while watching TV or computer
6: Wearing Cap/scarf or socks while sleeping
7: Habit of blocking/Stoping Urine
*Don't Just Read*
*Forward to whom you care*

Roles of teachers

The role of teachers in the 21st century
22 octobre 2009

In the fast changing world of the early 21st century public education is also changing. As part of the changes the role of schools and education will also be different both in the educational system and in the society. Together with them the role of teachers will also change. In this article i am examining how the new social challenges and demands towards education and teacher's as an icon of change in 21st centuary. With the societal dinamism, teachers change  schools into institutions with modern aims and social contracts.

There have been a great number of changes in education systems worldwide recently. However, in Nigeria we experienced a great change with the enlargement of the European Union and its consequences. The European Union has published several papers on the future of education, both at compulsory and higher education levels1. In this essay we are going to examine the influence of the changes and its consequences on teachers in compulsory education.
If we aim to have a closer look at the characteristic features of the changes, we have to examine what they are. What everybody can see at first sight is that not only European societies, but also their schools went through relevant changes. Schools used to be the source of knowledge, a place where children were educated more or less without parental control. Schools used to prepare learners for exams (both final exams in secondary education and entrance exams for university admissions). Thus, teaching was mostly exam preparation or exam training, especially in the final years of the secondary schools.
Together with the changes, new expectations appeared towards our schools. Nowadays schools need to teach their learners how to gain information and how to select and use them. This happens so quickly that students learn how to use the Internet together with their teachers. Parents are involved in decision-making so they take part in the life of the school. It is no longer enough to send the kids to school in the morning, pick them up in the afternoon. Parents have to have a view of what is happening in the educational institution. Exam preparation is still important, but for example in Hungary the entrance exams are ‘past tense', the final examinations (matura) have changed, and the concept of learning to learn has slowly become a very important element of teachers' job.
The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers, too. In the past teachers used to be the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Teachers would organise after-school activities. They used to be the authority in the class and often took over the role of parents. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to tackle them. Although they are still considered to be a kind of leader in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning process. They are supporters rather than educators and also advisors towards parents.
If we focus on the teaching process, we still realise that there are a great number of changes in this field as well, and all of them have an influence on the role of teachers. First of all, teachers in modern classrooms are no longer lecturers, they are facilitators, their main task is to set goals and organise the learning process accordingly. Then, in the past, teachers used to follow a syllabus which was compulsory for them. Nowadays, teachers have a National Curriculum, a Core Curriculum and a local (school) curriculum that they have to consider, but - on the other hand - they have independence to choose the teaching materials (textbook), make up a syllabus of their own and teach their pupils so that they can perform well both at examinations and in life. Curriculum design is a task teachers have to be prepared for, although the present generation of teachers has been growing into making up syllabi for years.
Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical background they need to be able to use and handle effectively (computer, photocopier, power point, projectors, etc). Instead of teaching chalk face, they need to be an information technology expert, a technician or/and a photocopy master.
One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the changing world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, co-operate with colleagues and parents, they have to write projects to gain money for the school programmes, they have to be PR experts and need to do all these things for a modest monthly income.
The main question is how these changes manifest themselves for the society, for the participants (teachers, learners, parents) of education. One of the mentioned European Union documents deals with teachers' role in the changing process.2 This summarises the characteristic features of future teachers who are to face a brand new situation in future education. According to the document, teachers realize the changes, but it is not sure whether they are able to face the new requirements or not. In the EU documents, a great emphasis is placed on both initial and in-service teacher education programs which are to prepare teachers to meet new demands.
Teachers' knowledge base
All the above-mentioned changes have a common root. They show that it is not enough for teachers to be masters of their profession ; they also have to be the artist of it. But what is the difference between a master and an artist ? How can a teacher be both ? What are the characteristic features of god or bad teachers/teaching ? This is an evergreen question which often cannot be answered without understanding the real contexts of teaching. However, researchers have examined and described the different components of teachers' knowledge (like Roberts : 1998), the characteristic features of teachers (Hargreaves & Fullan : 1992, Falus : 1998). They have come up with the importance of content knowledge (teachers' subjects), pedagogic content knowledge (how to adapt content to the learners), general pedagogic knowledge (e.g. classroom management), curricular knowledge, contextual knowledge (the context of teaching : community expectations) and process knowledge (learning skills, observation skills, etc.). Among the characteristic features, cooperation, flexibility and the ability to relate learners appear rather important.
Teachers' needs and expectations
In the first years of the 21st century, 500 teachers have been asked to fill in a questionnaire about their teaching practices and professional needs in the southern region of Hungary3. The teachers were subject teachers of foreign languages and primary classroom teachers prepared for foreign language teaching to young learners. The main aim was to explore the differences in the ideas and practices of language teachers with different training backgrounds. Three hundred and twenty-five questionnaires were returned and a small section of the r esults will be presented here. The questionnaire included two groups of questions which aimed to reveal teacher's thoughts on the characteristic features of a good language teacher and their teaching arsenal (methods and aids they use). They were also asked about the professional needs of practising teachers. We would like to give a glance on the relationship between the answers of practising teachers and the image of future teachers in EU documents.
Surwey Question No. 4 : What are the characteristic features of good language teachers ?
On answering this question, teachers were asked to mark the 5 most important features of good language teachers out of 16. About half of the offered answers were characteristic features of teachers in general. Most teachers marked elements like good teachers ‘can explain well', ‘use relevant teaching aids', ‘make the learners work hard', ‘prepare for the lessons', ‘teach about the target language culture', etc. Teachers showed priority to content knowledge (their subject) over the general characteristic features like ‘empathy' or ‘creativity‘.
More precisely, out of all the received answers, 50 % of the teachers marked only characteristic features of a language teacher (rather than general pedagogic features). About 90 % marked ‘good target language competence'. If we examine the elements provided for teachers to choose one by one, we can see that 82 % of respondents think good language teaching methodology is very important. ‘Openness' and ‘empathy' were among the 5 most important features only in 32-34 % of the answers. The characteristic features of modern professional teachers such as open character, empathy, motivation, etc. were ranked at the back of the list. The questionnaire results reveal that language teachers think that content knowledge is by far the most important, while pedagogic knowledge and methodology are not so relevant. It is a striking point in the light of the European Union documents and, also, according to some Hungarian experts who write about the most important features of teaches. Bárdos (1985), for example, as early as 1985, expressed very similar ideas to the EU documents. He says that the characteristic features of teachers shine through their content knowledge and determine the quality of teaching. Other Hungarian researchers like Mihály (2002), Petneki (2002), Poór (2003) and Nikolov (2003) - at the time of data collection - summarise the expectations towards future teachers, and they claim that future teachers need to be open towards the needs of the learners ; they should be innovative and creative.
Survey Question No. 5 : What are teachers' needs in in-service teacher training ?
First we thought that the answer to this question would show how much teachers are aware of the fact that education and society and the requirements towards teaching are in the process of change. According to the questionnaire results, teachers think that computer skills are very important for them (47 % of the answers would need a good computer course). It is also interesting that 43 % of the answerers (who are foreign language teachers by profession) think they need to learn of another foreign language. About 31 % of the answers say that an up-to-date foreign language teaching methodology course could be useful, and 27 % would like to improve their target language skills. About one third of the answerers think that syllabus-design (planning), textbook evaluation and classroom techniques are necessary for their development as practising teachers. Another interesting feature of the answers was that 29 % of the teachers would need self-management training.
Some of the answers (computer skills, methodology course, etc.) will definitely be very important in the future, and some of them are already part of our everyday teaching life (computer skills and foreign languages). They refer to the fact that teachers are mostly interested in practical, 'right-into-teaching' skills. These answers also reveal that the answerers are not very good at computing and they do not speak (more than one) foreign languages.
On the other hand, we can say that skills and competences which seem to be fairly important in the near future in education do not really appear among the needs of practising teachers. As we asked and interviewed some final year undergraduates as well in the data collection process, we can say that there are no significant differences between the needs of practising teachers and teachers-to-be undergraduates. Neither of the groups of teachers feels that convertible and renewable content knowledge, open and pedagogically well-trained teachers are the key figures of the future education.
Teacher Education for the Future
In my view, teacher education - rather than teacher training - needs to change in the near future. Some experts say it is too late to begin the changes, as we need new competencies in teaching right now. However, if teacher education in Hungary follows its best tradition, and it remains practical, flexible and child-centred, there is a hope that the next generation of learners will get the support and skills they need in life during their schooling years from their own teachers.
The need of a generation of teachers who aim to develop learners instead of teaching them, who help their pupils to become independent (learning to learn), who provide students with motivation and interest for life-long learning and urge them to become autonomous learners, is essential in the education of the future.
The responsibility of governments, higher education institutions, and mostly teacher educators both in pre-and in-service education, is huge. European Union member states take part in several projects which help us to prepare for taking the responsibility in achieving relevant change.
Internet Sources
Common European Principles for Teacher Competences and Qualifications
Teachers for Tomorrow's Schools (1993)

Notes
1 See Sources.
2 'Teachers meeting the challenge of change' 1998. www.teachnet.gov.uk ; see other in sources.
3 Ujlakyné Szűcs Éva (2006), The Role of ELT Teacher Training to Young Learners in Lower Primary Teacher Education, Unpublished PhD dissertation.
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TEACHER AS AN ICON OF CHANGE IN 21ST CENTURY

TEACHER AS AN ICON OF CHANGE IN 21ST CENTURY BY: MALLO Isa

INTRODUCTION

Teachers are an extremely important asset for every society, they define the societal dreams into reality through  educating youths of such society who in turn become the leaders of the next generation of people, these teaming educated and critical thinkers, plays an important role in developing the country, built character  as a good citizen of any nation. Teachers educate the kids in their most impressionable years, which stay with these kids for the rest of their lives. APJ Abdul Kalam said “A teacher is a beacon light that acts as a lighthouse to guide the stranded students in the sea of life and they should work as the role model for their students in order to achieve the all-round development of the children”. Teachers are the real nation builders who enrich a young generation of children so that the future is a safe, secure and great place to live in for every person in the society. On the other hand, Icon of change is someone who intentionally or indirectly causes or accelerates social, cultural or behavioral change. He sees opportunities for positive change that others do not see. A French novelist Marcel Proust, famously said, "The real act of discovery consists not in finding new lands but in seeing with new eyes." The most successful change ICONS don't do more, they do differently. They redefine the terms of education by embracing critical thinking and creative approach with a new deal, new hope and new sense of common purpose. That is a true change ICON.

THE 21st CENTURY TEACHER

What does it mean to be a 21st century teacher? You may have heard the term “21st century” being tossed around in the media referring to what’s cutting edge in education. Beyond being up-to-date with the latest in technology in the classroom, what does a 21st century teacher actually look like? Here we will take a look at a few of the key characteristics of a 21st century TEACHER AS AN ICON OF CHANGE and some applicable teaching strategies.

WHAT MAKES A 21ST CENTURY TEACHER AN ICON OF CHANGE

The 21st century teacher looks forward to the future. They are aware of the ever-changing trends in technology and are in tune of what the future may bring to education.

A good 21st century teacher is aware of the career opportunities that will be in the coming years for their students, and are always advocating towards forward thinking and planning to ensure all students will not be left behind.

The 21st century teacher must use teaching strategies to ensure that the focus in education is on preparing today’s children for the future of where they will live and where they will work, not for our current world.

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION BY THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHER

Technology in the classroom is ever-changing and moving at a rapid pace.

The 21st century teacher is one that moves right along with it. Technology in the classroom, whether it’s for lessons, assignments, or grading, can help students learn better and faster, and help make a teacher’s time more effective.

A 21st century teacher does not have to have a class set of tablets in every child’s hand, or the latest Smartboard. But they can have a nice balance of educational tools in their classroom.

An effective 21st teachers knows what technology in the classroom can truly help transform their students’ education. They know what the best tools are, and how and when to use them.

An effective 21st century teacher must be able to collaborate and work well in a team. Working with others is an important 21st century skill. Over the past few years, being able to collaborate effectively in the workplace has grown quite rapidly. Learning is deemed to be more effective when you can share your ideas and knowledge with others. Sharing your expertise and experience, communicating and learning from others, and being able to self-reflect is an important part of the learning and teaching process.

A 21st century teacher is able to adapt to whatever comes their way. Teaching is a career that has pretty much stayed the same over the past few decades. The tools have changed over the years (Smartboards have replaced chalkboards, tablets have replaced textbooks) but the practice has not.

The 21st century teacher is able to look at their practice and adapt based on the needs of their students. They must be able to adapt their teaching style to include different modes of learning, adapt when a lesson fails, and adapt to new technology. They must be able to adapt to the curriculum and the requirements and be able to use their imagination to teach in creative ways.

The 21st century educator is a lifelong learner. They don’t just expect their students to be lifelong learners, but they too stay current and on top of what’s new in education. Even though they may still use the same lesson plan from years before, they know how to change it to keep up-to-date with what is current. A great educator will not only embrace technology, but be willing to learn more about it.

21ST CENTURY TEACHER ADVOCATES HIS PROFESSION

It’s a critical time in education and how it and teachers are being perceived. With the common core being implemented and judged, the teaching profession is being met with a close eye now more than ever before. Instead of sitting back, a 21st century takes a stand for themselves and advocates for their profession. They pay close attention to the important issues and talk about them with their community. They keep parents and students informed on what’s going on in education and address on issues head on.

21st Century learning means teaching just as you have done in the past centuries, but with way better tools.  Today’s teachers have a great advantage, they have powerful learning tools at their disposal that they didn’t have before.

21st Century technology is an opportunity for students to acquire more knowledge. Teachers have the ability to move away from being the dispenser of information to someone who can guide them and prepare them for their future. Ultimately, the 21st century learner will be “learner-driven,” where they choose how and what they want to learn. The teacher will serve as a facilitator and guide to help embrace 21st century learning.

CONCLUSION

Conclcusively, Teachers being the ICONS of change in our society. They teach students very carefully and sincerely just like their own children. It is well said that teachers are great than the parents. Parents give birth to a child whereas teachers shape his/her character and make their future bright, parents are responsible for giving children love and quality care however, teachers are responsible for making whole the future bright and successful to them. They make the children know the  importance of education in their lives through their continuous efforts. They are the source of inspirations which will help them to go ahead and get a successful future. They motivate children  towards study by giving examples of great personalities all over the world. They make them so strong and prepare them to withstand any obstacle life might confront them. They become full of immense knowledge and wisdom using which they nourish their  lives.

REFERENCE

Lessons & Shared Resources
By Teachers, For Teachers By: Janelle Cox

MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF UNIJOS ALUTA PARROT

 UNIVERSITY OF JOS
 STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT
 OFFICE OF THE PRO
Date:22/11/2016 Ref:SUG/PRO/30

This is to inform all Students of University Of Jos that in respite to the rumor making the round on the purported strike to be embarked on by ASUU, the following clarity is made thus;

1. That the warning industrial action embarked on by ASUU last week Wednesday 16th November 2016, Will Officially end at Midnight Today, Tuesday 22nd November 2016.

2. That All Lectures will commence As soon as The Action Ends pending any further Communication from ASUU.

3. Students are hereby advised to disregard any malicious rumor about any strike to be embark on later this month. It is a conscious attempt to bring about pandemonium and civil unrest on Campus. 
Thank you and Please Spread the Gospel.

FOR THE UNION MAKES US STRONG.

Signed: Comr Emmanuel C Jesse(Uncle Parrot) Unijos SUG PRO.

SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE IN DISTANCE EDUCATION IN THE CHAGING WORLD

SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EMERGING ISSUE FOR NIGERIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHANGING WORLD
OGUNDELE, Michael Olarewaju (Ph.D)
&
MALLO, Isa
Michogun63@gmail.com malloibk@gmail.com
Department of Educational Foundations
University of Jos

ABSTRACT
The chapter examined the social media usage for sustainable national development of students as an emerging issue for Nigerian educational development in the changing world. The chapter however explained the concepts and the types of social media, the ways of usage by the teachers and the students, the concepts and features of the enhance world and how the youths in the modern lime mate use of social media in the society to enhance effective sustainable national development in the changing world. The study also investigated the problems militating against effective social media usage in the school system Furthermore, the strategies for integrating social media usage for sustainable national development in the changing of Nigerian education system in the changing world was also explored. Finally conclusion and recommendations were made towards eradicating negative social media usage among the Nigerian students in the changing world.
Keywords: Social Media Usage, Sustainable National Development, Global Village, Emerging Issues, Youths and Nigerian Education Changing World Problems Associated with the Usage, Networking and Virtual classroom.

ALMAJIRI EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TOWARDS IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY IN ALMAJIRI SYSTEM OF EDUCATION FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF SUSTENABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

                                                                            

                                                                            By

  

 MALLO, Isa 

Department of Educational Foundations 

University of Jos Nigeria 

malloibk@gmail.com

&

OGUNDELE, Michael Olarewaju (Ph.D)

Department of Educational Foundations 

University of Jos, Nigeria

michogun63@gmail.com

ABSTACT

Education is generally regarded as an important key of achieving a sustainable national development. The Almajiri system or traditional Islamic education “Almajiranci/Karatun Allo” has a long history of existence, it is as old as Islamic history in Nigeria. It started in the northern  parts  of  the  country,  long  before  the adoption  of  western  education.  It  operated through the  Qu‟ranic  schools,  whose  main  objective  was  to  familiarize  pupils  with  the  tenets  of  the Qu‟ran and hadiths which  probably makes them to become an Islamic scholars. The  Quran  and Hadith  has been the core-curriculum of this system  of  education  since  its  inception  because  it  plays  a  central  role  in  the  life  of  a  Muslims spiritually, politically, socially, economically and otherwise. For attaining a sustainable national development, transforming the system by Providing formal education to Almajiri, will be a very important gesture of utilizing the available human resources endowed, research proven that there are more than 9million children engaged in Almajiranci across the country and among those children, if were given formal education are potential Teachers, Doctors, Pharmacists, Lawyers, Accountants, Administrators, Architects, etc. The content of the National policy on education that laid emphasis on enforcement of compulsory basic and inclusive education across all children within the ages required for primary education will improve the quality of education and also curtail the dwindling situation of high level of illiteracy in Nigeria.  This paper attempts to examine the concepts of Almajiri system of education, the history of Almajiranci, improving critical thinking and creativity in Almajiri pupils for sustainable national development.  

Key words: Amajiri Education, Critical thinking, Creativity, sustainable national development.

Education is generally regarded as an important key of achieving a sustainable national development. The Almajiri system or traditional Islamic education “Almajiranci/Karatun Allo” has a long history of existence, it is as old as Islamic history in Nigeria. It started in the northern  parts  of  the  country,  long  before  the adoption  of  western  education.  It  operated through the  Qu‟ranic  schools,  whose  main  objective  was  to  familiarize  pupils  with  the  tenets  of  the Qu‟ran and hadiths which  probably makes them to become an Islamic scholars. The  Quran  and Hadith  has been the core-curriculum of this system  of  education  since  its  inception  because  it  plays  a  central  role  in  the  life  of  a  Muslims spiritually, politically, socially, economically and otherwise. For attaining a sustainable national development, transforming the system by Providing formal education to Almajiri, will be a very important gesture of utilizing the available human resources endowed, research proven that there are more than 9million children engaged in Almajiranci across the country and among those children, if were given formal education are potential Teachers, Doctors, Pharmacists, Lawyers, Accountants, Administrators, Architects, etc. The content of the National policy on education that laid emphasis on enforcement of compulsory basic and inclusive education across all children within the ages required for primary education will improve the quality of education and also curtail the dwindling situation of high level of illiteracy in Nigeria.  This paper attempts to examine the concepts of Almajiri system of education, the history of Almajiranci, improving critical thinking and creativity in Almajiri pupils for sustainable national development. 
Key words: Amajiri Education, Critical thinking, Creativity, sustainable national development.