International Symposium on Low-Cost Educational Materials
Innovation through Local Solutions: Exploring the Feasibility of Low-Cost Science and Environmental Education Materials in Canada and Nigeria
Nov 21, 2025 — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join the upcoming International Symposium on Low-Cost Educational Materials, happening on November 21, at 11:00 AM, via Zoom. The symposium aims to demonstrate innovative strategies for science and environmental education, test cross-cultural feasibility of low-cost teaching practices, reduce dependence on costly instructional materials and strengthen Canada–Nigeria educational collaboration and showcase equitable pedagogy.
Description
This international symposium will convene preservice teachers from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and the University of Benin, Nigeria, to showcase practical approaches to teaching science and environmental education with low-cost, locally sourced materials.
As a subset of a larger study, the symposium will test the practicality of cross-cultural, frugal innovation in teacher education, while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals).
Program
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| Welcome & Opening Remarks |
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| Keynote Framing |
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| Showcase of Pre-Recorded Illustrations |
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| Comparative Reflections |
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| Q&A and Closing Remarks |
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Expected Outcomes
- Foundational data for the larger ongoing study on frugal innovation in teacher education.
- Documented examples of low-cost teaching practices.
- Evidence of Canada–Nigeria collaboration in action.