South African, Nigerian teachers want more ‘soft skills’ training to equip them for digital future

Technology company HP has revealed the results of its first education-focused survey in Africa, which shed light on teachers’ skill sets and how learning experiences for pupils can be improved in South Africa and Nigeria.

The quantitative research was conducted in April and May with 802 teachers in South Africa and Nigeria surveyed. The sample group in both countries comprised of public primary and high school teachers, as well as private school teachers in Nigeria.

Since the focus was not merely on those teaching technology, the study findings reflect educators who teach a wide range of subjects, including languages, mathematics and other disciplines.

The study identified 10 skills as…

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