A Nigerian teacher, Olasunkanmi Opeifa, has been nominated among the top 10 finalist to recieve the $1M Global Teachers Award For 2020.
The Global Teacher Prize was founded by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Oyogist.com learnt.
While announcing his nomination among the top ten finalist, one of the judges, Stephen Fry, said thus;
“Today I am delighted to announce that Olasunkanmi Opeifa from Nigeria is a top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2020.
“Olasunkanmi, you have inspired your students by using edutainment- fun-based learning to teach English language concepts, with essay writing linked to popular dance steps, and phonology and grammar demonstrated by rapping and hip-hop songs.
“You also published a book on learning English in order to reach more students beyond your community, and introduced free weekend tutorials in order to cover the syllabus with them. With this approach, examination results have vastly improved and many of your students now meet the benchmark for admission to university. Congratulations Olasunkanmi and thank you for everything you do.” Stephen said.
