They say that early exposure not only prepares students for global opportunities but also promotes tolerance, respect, and stronger social cohesion.
The call was made in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a continental exhibition hosted at the Great Standard Montessori Model School.
The call was made in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a continental exhibition hosted at the Great Standard Montessori Model School.
The event featured art, crafts, and cultural presentations from countries across different continents, giving students a hands-on learning experience beyond the standard classroom curriculum.
The proprietress of the school, Mrs. Nofisat Akingbade, highlighted the importance of introducing children to multiple cultures.
The proprietress of the school, Mrs. Nofisat Akingbade, highlighted the importance of introducing children to multiple cultures.
She explained that such initiatives help students develop a broader perspective of the world and teach them to respect others for who they are.
According to her, the exhibition has become a yearly tradition aimed at enriching students’ understanding of global diversity.
“We have different languages, cultures, and meals represented. It is important for children to appreciate and respect people for who they truly are,” Akingbade said.
“We have different languages, cultures, and meals represented. It is important for children to appreciate and respect people for who they truly are,” Akingbade said.
She further urged the government to strengthen cultural awareness and global education programs in basic schools, emphasizing proper implementation and supervision to ensure effectiveness nationwide.
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Olusoji Ajao, CEO of Afrocentric Masterclass and one of the external evaluators, described the exhibition as an excellent method for modern learning.
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Olusoji Ajao, CEO of Afrocentric Masterclass and one of the external evaluators, described the exhibition as an excellent method for modern learning.
He stressed that learning foreign languages at an early age is vital for future relevance, noting that practical exposure helps children retain knowledge better than rote memorization.
Ajao highlighted the growing global influence of China, suggesting that Mandarin should be introduced in schools alongside French.
Ajao highlighted the growing global influence of China, suggesting that Mandarin should be introduced in schools alongside French.
“Some students were already speaking Chinese. This is the future. Knowing Chinese can open opportunities because of China’s economic and technological influence,” he explained.
On the topic of government policy, Ajao recommended stronger adoption of project-based and experiential learning, arguing that audiovisual methods help children internalize information and become more adaptable, open-minded, and socially aware.
Educationists believe that early immersion in languages and cultures equips children with essential skills needed in an interconnected world.
On the topic of government policy, Ajao recommended stronger adoption of project-based and experiential learning, arguing that audiovisual methods help children internalize information and become more adaptable, open-minded, and socially aware.
Educationists believe that early immersion in languages and cultures equips children with essential skills needed in an interconnected world.
By understanding different societies and communicating in multiple languages, students gain a competitive edge in both academic and professional environments.
The Abeokuta exhibition demonstrated how schools can combine culture, art, and language to create an engaging and practical learning experience.
The Abeokuta exhibition demonstrated how schools can combine culture, art, and language to create an engaging and practical learning experience.
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