This is the personal portfolio of Comfort Oluwapelumi Dickson, a constructivist educator, ESL/EFL educator, writer & poet
A Comparative Analysis of Teacher Education in Finland, Japan, and South Africa: Recommendations for Nigeria’s Teacher Education Reform
Introduction The movement of neoliberalism that emerged in the 1970s has redefined the meaning of education for teachers and societies so that today, many devoted educators are conflicted about their role and anguished about the shrinking autonomy and status of the teaching profession. The narrowing of teachers’ purpose to mere technical functions and our new […]
Instructional Leadership Literature Review
Authors: Comfort O. Dickson and Kesha Stovall Introduction What is instructional leadership? How is it defined, conceptualized and implemented in schools? These are the key questions that encompass and guide this literature review and reflection paper on instructional leadership. Furthermore, this review explores and contextualizes how instructional leadership in relation to school effectiveness research is […]
No Limits: Reimagining Education Beyond the Classroom in Nigeria
What if a child’s future no longer depended on whether there was a functioning school building within walking distance? Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than concern; it demands a different way of thinking. UNICEF reported in 2024 that 10.2 million primary-school-age children and another 8.1 million junior-secondary-age children were out of school. The crisis extends […]
Meet the Language Where You Are, NOT Where You Are Not: Embracing Your Journey to English Fluency.
Hi, lovely learners! Of course I’m advocating for English here—that’s no secret! But more importantly, this article is for you: my dedicated students across the globe who are navigating the journey toward fluency in academic and business English. You understand the opportunities it opens and the obstacles you face better than I ever could. I […]
Social Studies Unit – “Democracy” (Student’s Handout)
Grade 11 & 12Standard: Common Core New York State Social Studies Framework. Module Focus: Democracy. The principles of democracy are reflected in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in the organization and actions of federal, state, and local government entities. The interpretation and application of democratic principles continue to evolve and be debated […]
Education for Sustainable Development in Lebanon.
Introduction At the 1972 Stockholm Conference and the 1992 Rio De Janeiro Conference, education (formal, public awareness, and training) was recognized as an important tool for tackling social, economic, and environmental problems in individual nation-states and for ensuring future social, economic, and environmental sustainability. This answer led to the development of the Global Action Program […]