Abeokuta Nigeria – The reintroduction of history into the school academic curriculum has been welcomed by experts, who believe it will help shape the direction of the country. Chief Abiodun Lasile, a proponent of the reading culture, has emphasized the importance of knowing one’s past and heroes.
According to Chief Lasile, “A people without history can go into extinction, and history plays a major role in the direction of man.” He noted that most leaders do not know their heroes and their thoughts, and that this lack of knowledge can have far-reaching consequences. “A people needs to know their past and heroes,” he stressed.
Chief Lasile expressed gladness that the controversy over the issue has been laid to rest, and that history will now be reintroduced into the school curriculum. He believes that this will afford people the opportunity to connect with their past and chart a better course for the future.
The expert also emphasized the importance of teaching history to kindergarten students, so that they can grow up with a sense of their heritage. “We must let our kindergarten know our history,” he said. He also stressed the need to prepare new teachers for this role, so that they can play it very well.
Chief Lasile’s comments come as a welcome relief to many who have been advocating for the reintroduction of history into the school curriculum. He noted that a decade or two decades is a long time in a people’s life, and that it is essential to learn about recent past events, rather than just focusing on old history.
The reintroduction of history into the school curriculum is expected to have a positive impact on the country, by helping to shape the direction of the youth and promoting a sense of national identity. As Chief Lasile noted, history has the propensity to direct the youths, and it is essential that they are taught about their past and heroes.
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