The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has mandated teachers at Lagos State Secondary Schools to refrain from all forms of examination malpractices in the course of carrying out their primary duties.
TESCOM Chairman Mrs. Olabisi Ariyo gave the advice at a two-day workshop organized by the Commission on “Classroom Management Strategies and Teaching Methods to Improve Teacher and Student Performance” and held at the Center for Teaching Service Development (TSSDC) Owutu , Ikorodu.
Ms. Ariyo, represented at the event by Commissioner III, Mr. Adeleke Kara, stressed that teachers need to be more aware of their responsibility as builders and shapers of the lives of our future leaders.
She noted that if teachers were more focused and engaged in imparting knowledge to their students during class hours, it would definitely eliminate all forms of exam malpractices.
“Teach your students very well in class, not in the exam room.
This will have a positive impact on students and future generations,” she added.
She reiterated that the state government remains committed to rewarding excellence in the teaching profession, as evidenced by the just-concluded 2021 Annual Teacher of Merit Award.
The chairman also announced that the government, through the commission, will continue to improve teachers’ performance to achieve better results through regular training and workshops.
Similarly, the commission had previously organized a capacity-building workshop to improve students’ exam performance, effective communication and presentation skills, and safety in schools.
