Don seeks reform in Language curriculum
professor of Language Education and Applied Linguistics and Head of English Studies at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Prof. Olaitan Mabekoje, has called for change in
professor of Language Education and Applied Linguistics and Head of English Studies at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Prof. Olaitan Mabekoje, has called for change in Language Education programmes in universities to move beyond the traditional focus on teacher training and prepare students for diverse language-driven careers.
Delivering the 38th Inaugural Lecture yesterday, Mabekoje said the proposed model should serve as a template for reforming existing curricula.
He said the prevailing uniform curriculum, which confines graduates to classrooms, limits the vast career potential of Language Education.
The lecture noted that Language Education must be repositioned to equip students with communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in modern workplaces.
He said universities should deliberately redesign Language Education curricula to align with emerging professional opportunities in areas such as Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Digital Media, Publishing and other communication-driven sectors.
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Such reforms, he said, would make graduates more versatile and competitive in the labour market.
Mabekoje called for stronger collaboration among government, educational institutions, industry professionals and students to ensure language training reflects the realities and demands of contemporary industries.
He said such partnerships would enhance practical training opportunities and improve job placement prospects for graduates.
The Acting Vice Chancellor and Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Adekunle Adeogun, hailed the inaugural lecturer for his contributions to his field and the training of teachers in the nation.
Adeogun along with other members of the university management, senate, provost of the postgraduate college, deans, directors, professional colleagues, members of Ijebu-Ode Club and a host of other distinguished guests witnessed the historic lecture.
