The Provost of the College of Education, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. John Undie, has described Teaching Practice as a valuable opportunity for student-teachers to strengthen their knowledge and gain practical classroom experience.
Prof. Undie made this known during the 2026/2027 Teaching Practice I Orientation organised by the Directorate of Teaching Practice at Education Auditorium 1B, UNICAL.
He urged the prospective student-teachers to take the exercise seriously, noting that they have the opportunity to undergo Teaching Practice twice — at the third-year and final-year levels.
According to him, the two-phase Teaching Practice exercise is a requirement under the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
He explained that the arrangement would give students greater exposure to the practical aspects of teaching while helping them develop the professional skills required before graduation.
Also speaking, the Director of the Directorate of Teaching Practice, Prof. James Okon, welcomed the students and commended them for their cooperation.
Prof. Okon encouraged the students to conduct themselves responsibly and remain worthy ambassadors of the University in their various places of posting.
He assured them that the Directorate would remain available to address challenges that might arise during the exercise, while urging the students to complete their registration and undergo the required training.
The Dean, Faculty of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Studies, Prof. Love Asor, described teachers as nation-builders, stressing that the quality of teachers in a society has a significant impact on national development.
Prof. Asor urged the students to represent the University well and use the Teaching Practice exercise to acquire practical classroom experience.
Similarly, the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Science Education, Prof. E. E. Essien, described the introduction of two phases of Teaching Practice as an important opportunity for the students.
Prof. Essien noted that participating in Teaching Practice during both the third and final years would expose the students to different supervision experiences and provide more opportunities to improve their teaching skills.
She urged the students to remain responsible and uphold the image of the University throughout the exercise.
The orientation featured presentations on key areas of teaching and classroom practice, including Ingredients of Instructional Delivery by Dr. Emmanuel Adie and General Conduct and Dress Code for Practising Teachers by Dr. (Mrs.) Amina Adams.
Other presentations focused on Improvisation and Use of Instructional Materials by Dr. John Imoke and Creative Classroom Management by Dr. Okoi Obeten.
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