2018, I moved to Ogun state and had to seek employment in a school within my vicinity. As a Lagos teacher, I was used to a vibrant class, swift answers and mushy acts by my students. So I resumed at my new work place with that fully charged energy. The first day got me confused. I was to teach the primary classes, I started my class and it was obvious these children were not following. They could neither understand what I was saying nor did they show any bit of interest. It was then I knew I had to start from the scratch. First, I had to create a connection. I wanted them to understand that I am first their friend. I needed to set the foundation that they can have both a friend and teacher in one. After that, I came down to their level. I made them feel and appreciate every little progress they made. I built up their interest in education. We worked together, applying several strategies I discovered and created, and within some month the growth was evident. Eureka is a book that ...
I can't sleep, I rolled on the bed, closed my eyes a thousand times but still no sleep. I can hear the voice clearly, it wouldn't stop speaking so I decided to write it down. You were invited to a party and was told to be there in time since the party would end by 4pm. The venue of the party is unknown to you so is the direction and you didn't speak. You got to know so many others were invited to a party thou you're not so sure its the same party but you convinced yourself the direction should be the same. Friends and family guessed the venue of the party so they too gave you directions. You still didn't deem it fit to ask the one who invited you the venue and direction to the party. "Persin no fit lose for Nija now" you told your naive self. It is the d-day, you set out with friends and family based on their directions. You got to the party but they wouldn't let you enter. "This isn't your party" they tell you. You check the ti...
