Accelerated Learning

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The Accelerated Learning curriculum is a unique curriculum condensed into a three year program equivalent to nine years program in the formal school setting, The Accelerated Learning Program (AccLearn) consists of three levels, with Level 1 being equivalent to primary 1-3, Level 2 to primary 4-6 and Level 3 to junior secondary 1-3, there are 3 stages in each level. Five subjects are to be taken at each level. These are
  • English Studies Mathematics,
  • Nigerian History and Values,
  • Basic Science and Technology and
  • 1 Nigerian language.
The English Studies and Language curricula are reading inclined and are prepared to help the recipient develop reading skills in the language as a foundation for early grade learning, cultivate the skills for effective interaction in the community and acquire basic cultural values as a basis for interaction with members of their immediate community.
  1. The English Studies and Language curricula are reading inclined and are prepared to help the recipient develop reading skills in the language as a foundation for early grade learning, acquire the rudiments of the language as an expected medium of instruction at the early grade, cultivate the skills for effective interaction in the community and acquire basic cultural values as a basis for interaction with members of their immediate community.
  2. The mathematics curriculum is focused on helping learners acquire demonstrable mathematics abilities comparable to their mates in the regular school programme; develop basic constructional and computation skills applicable to their daily living as well as building a strong foundation in mathematics for future studies.
  3. The Basic Science and Technology curriculum is focused on teaching the learners technological literacy, critical thinking and problem solving through science education which will give the learners the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond.
  4. The Nigerian History and Values curriculum focuses on helping learners to develop a sense of identity, showing them the models of good and responsible citizenship and understanding the world of today.

Beneficiaries

The sole beneficiaries of this program are out-of-school children between the ages of 5 to 9 years, who are vulnerable and are from underprivileged homesbut are very eager to learn. These beneficiaries are residents of the same community where the AccLearn center is located. Currently, there are 50 children enrolled in the AccLearn Pilot Program.