Lagos - Some English teachers in private schools in Lagos State have
called on state government to include scrabble game into the primary and
secondary schools curricula to increase the proficiency of students.
The teachers, who spoke in Lagos on Wednesday, added that the game
would also assist the students in the development of spellings
abilities.
Mrs Helen Morieke of Olufunwa Children School, Agric-Ojo in Lagos,
said that scrabble had the capacity to increase the proficiency of
students in the English and Mathematics.
“Scrabble is more than just a game because it increases the
vocabulary of students as well as equipping them in the art of
calculation.
“Government should be more committed to the inclusion of scrabble
game into school curriculum because of its educational value for our
youths,’’ she said.
Morieke said that scrabble competitions were now being held all over
the world because of its importance in developing mental skills of
individuals.
Miss Adewole Oseyemi, Christ Apostolic Church Nursery and primary
School, Mile 12, said that the game, when introduced would give teachers
less stress while teaching the subject.
“The inclusion of scrabble into the curricular will lessen the stress of teaching the English in the classroom.
“Some students need practical before they can assimilate anything,
and involving the scrabble game and asking students to compete, will
enable them spell, store and assimilate words,’’ she said.
Mrs Remilekun Durojaiye, Gracefield International School, Surulere,
said that the game would help students to develop their vocabulary.
“The game will help build students vocabulary, especially at the foundation level.
“Teaching students from the nursery class with the use of scrabble
game will help the students to really improve his or her vocabulary and
spellings skills.
“Competitions can also be organise between students to enable them
help each other in getting familiar with the words and letters,’’ she
said. (NAN)
Source:Vanguard Newspapers
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