In a bid to tackle the growing challenge of out-of-school children and improve teaching quality in underserved communities, the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), is set to host a 4day capacity building workshop on Multigrade Pedagogy and Mixed Ability Classes.
A statement jointly signed by the Executive Chairman, SUBEB Delta State. Hon Samuel Mariere and Director, Teacher Development Department, Mrs. Eru Ezefili, says the workshop is scheduled to hold from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 September, 2025, at Peace Garden Hotel International, Igretakpere (Ovwodokpokpor-Ogor), Ughelli, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State,
The training bill to commence daily at 9AM, has as its theme “Reducing Out-of-School Children through Multigrade Pedagogy,” with 185 teachers drawn from rural and hard-to-reach areas schools across the state as participants.
The statement disclosed that the programme will feature practical sessions, group activities, and expert-led modules designed to build competence and confidence among participating educators.
It says the initiative is to enhance the pedagogical skills of teachers working in challenging environments, where they often cater for learners of various ages and grade levels within a single classroom.
The statement reads “Delta SUBEB in collaboration with UBEC, is organizing a 4-day Capacity Building Workshop on Multigrade Pedagogy and Mixed Ability Classes for 185 teachers of rural and hard-to-reach area schools.
“Multigrade pedagogy is a global initiative which is driven in Nigeria by UBEC in collaboration with UNICEF. It is a specialized training aimed at enhancing the skills of teachers in handling learners with different age groups and grades in the rural and hard to reach area schools.
“The theme is “Reducing Out- Of- School Children through Multigrade Pedagogy”, and the training is *Residential*. and scheduled to be held on 16th – 19th September, 2025 at 9am Daily.
“Venue is Peace Garden Hotel International, No. 1 Justus Street, Igretakpere (Ovwodokpokpor-Ogor), Ughelli, Ughelli North LGA Delta State”, the statement added.
It emphasized the importance of innovative teaching approaches in bridging educational gaps in rural areas and reiterated SUBEB-UBEC commitment to continuous teachers development and inclusive education.
The workshop marks another major step in Delta State’s efforts to strengthen foundational education and reduce the number of children left behind in the education system.