STORMS ENGULFS US EAST COAST AS HAVOC PRESIST IN SOUTH.
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A huge snow storm is blanketing the densely populated US North-east, after wreaking havoc in the South.
Across the typically mild South, more than half a million homes and businesses lack power, and thousands of flights have been cancelled.
The weather system has affected people in about 22 states from Texas to Maine and caused a dozen deaths.
The storm dumped more than 12in (30cm) of snow in the Washington DC region, before descending on New York. Snow falls in front of the US Capitol building on February 13, 2014 in Washington, DC The federal government shut down its offices on Thursday
Snow-covered streets were deserted during the morning commute in the nation's capital, where the federal government shut down its offices.
Ten to 20 inches of snow could fall from north-eastern Pennsylvania to New England on Thursday, said the National Weather Service.
Academic dons have questioned the introduction of 39 new subjects by the West African Examinations Council in its curriculum.
In an interview with our correspondent on Friday, the Vice-Chancellor, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju, queried why so many subjects were introduced at once by the examination body.
He said, “I believe the introduction of vocational studies, business studies, and technical studies into the curriculum is a good idea; but it is not just the introduction of those courses that is the issue; it is whether we have competent teachers to teach these subjects, the requisite equipments. Do we also have the appropriate learning environment for the students?
“The idea looks good on paper, but the fact that an idea is noble and beneficial does not mean it will become a success; implementation is the critical thing. What is required is the adequate training of more teachers to handle these subjects, as well as the provision of equipment needed to teach those subjects.”
Olukoju also urged the country to change its attitude towards the learning of vocational, technical and business subjects.
“Not everyone can become a professor of history, like me. So, introducing these students to a wider range of subjects would give them better opportunities to pursue their passion and interests in life to prosper, as they would get practical hands-on-experience while taking these subjects,” he said.
On his part, a professor of science and technology education, University of Lagos, Duro Ajeyalemi, said getting the right quality of teachers for the subjects would be a major challenge for WAEC.
“Also, the textbooks and facilities needed to teach these subjects are not available. And with the introduction of these new subjects, I think the total number of subjects students are expected to register should reduce,” he said.
STORMS ENGULFS US EAST COAST AS HAVOC PRESIST IN SOUTH.
ReplyDeleteTraffic in areas of North Carolina ground to a halt and many had to abandon their cars for the night
Continue reading the main story
Related Stories
In pictures: Storm grips US
Meanwhile, in the UK...
How to survive extreme cold
A huge snow storm is blanketing the densely populated US North-east, after wreaking havoc in the South.
Across the typically mild South, more than half a million homes and businesses lack power, and thousands of flights have been cancelled.
The weather system has affected people in about 22 states from Texas to Maine and caused a dozen deaths.
The storm dumped more than 12in (30cm) of snow in the Washington DC region, before descending on New York.
Snow falls in front of the US Capitol building on February 13, 2014 in Washington, DC The federal government shut down its offices on Thursday
Snow-covered streets were deserted during the morning commute in the nation's capital, where the federal government shut down its offices.
Ten to 20 inches of snow could fall from north-eastern Pennsylvania to New England on Thursday, said the National Weather Service.
Dons flay WAEC over 39 new subjects
ReplyDeleteAcademic dons have questioned the introduction of 39 new subjects by the West African Examinations Council in its curriculum.
In an interview with our correspondent on Friday, the Vice-Chancellor, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju, queried why so many subjects were introduced at once by the examination body.
He said, “I believe the introduction of vocational studies, business studies, and technical studies into the curriculum is a good idea; but it is not just the introduction of those courses that is the issue; it is whether we have competent teachers to teach these subjects, the requisite equipments. Do we also have the appropriate learning environment for the students?
“The idea looks good on paper, but the fact that an idea is noble and beneficial does not mean it will become a success; implementation is the critical thing. What is required is the adequate training of more teachers to handle these subjects, as well as the provision of equipment needed to teach those subjects.”
Olukoju also urged the country to change its attitude towards the learning of vocational, technical and business subjects.
“Not everyone can become a professor of history, like me. So, introducing these students to a wider range of subjects would give them better opportunities to pursue their passion and interests in life to prosper, as they would get practical hands-on-experience while taking these subjects,” he said.
On his part, a professor of science and technology education, University of Lagos, Duro Ajeyalemi, said getting the right quality of teachers for the subjects would be a major challenge for WAEC.
“Also, the textbooks and facilities needed to teach these subjects are not available. And with the introduction of these new subjects, I think the total number of subjects students are expected to register should reduce,” he said.