The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) part-time lecturers have shared their experiences in the course of discharging their duties in the monotechnic.
The lecturers also gave their assessments and highlighted areas that need to be improved upon.
According to one of the part-time lecturer, Mr. Lekan Otunfodunrin, who takes the course titled ‘Multimedia and Online Journalism’, there is need for the management to intensify efforts to provide up-to-date training in line with the current state of media practice.
Mr. Otunfodunrin disclosed that teaching for about six years at the institution has been an interesting experience, considering the opportunity it provides to teach the various skills he has mastered over the years.
Commenting on the behaviour of students towards learning, the veteran journalist and media practitioner said: “Some students are not as passionate, they behave as if they are being forced to come to school even when you try to get them to learn the skills they need.”
Similarly, part-time lecturer (Statistics), Mr. Amoo Foluso, emphasized the plight of many students as regards the course.
Mr. Foluso revealed that since many of the students are not used to it ‘in line of their profession’, they find it difficult to assimilate, which becomes an herculean task for him.
The statistician also stated the same challenge amongst the part-timers, who receives their lectures at night.
“Despite these challenges, working at the institution has been one of the best decisions I took in the year 2023, compared to other polytechnics where I work,” he added.
Meanwhile, a final-year student, Hope Ejairu lauded the part-time lecturers for the dedication, efforts, and passion shown in the course of their lectures.
Ejairu recounted how the ideas and motivations of one of the part-time lecturers, Mr. Lekan Otunfodunrin birthed the website “NIJ Insight” for personal development of students.
He also heaped praises on another part-time lecturer, Mr. Abiodun Osinuga, who takes the finalists on the course titled ‘Introduction to Science, Environment and Technology Reporting’.
“Mr. Osinuga is dedicated, punctual and being a part-time lecturer does not change anything for him because he is ready to impact knowledge all the time.”
In the same vein, another part-time lecturer, Mr. Taiwo Olapade, commended the Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) students for their awesome concentration during lecture period.
Mr. Olapade elucidated the lack of constant power supply and stated the need for the entire facelift of the school in what he described as ‘major challenges’.
He called on the management to stop the ‘old tradition’ of renting out the school auditorium during classes.
He also seek for the support of corporate bodies to equip the school library and classes as a form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
