Teacher Goes Viral for Kneeling While Writing on Board to Ensure Students’ View Isn’t Blocked

A secondary school teacher went viral on social media for kneeling while writing on the board to avoid blocking his students’ view, sparking mixed reactions and discussions about teaching methods and educational tools in Nigeria.

A secondary school teacher has gained widespread attention on social media after a photo of him kneeling in class while writing on the board went viral. The image, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows the teacher kneeling to ensure his students’ view of the board remains unobstructed during the lesson.

The teacher captioned the post:

“I don’t want to block my students’ view. When you love what you do, you will always find a way to be happy 😁. May God bless our hustle.”

The post quickly gained traction, sparking varied reactions online.

• @TheRoyalHerbs: “You can always bend down instead of kneeling. However, do what is convenient for you. God bless the work of your hand and reward your passion.”

• @urchyberry: “Teaching shouldn’t be this stressful. With digital tools like projectors, you wouldn’t need to block the board. Nigeria needs to catch up with advanced methods.”

• @boy_in_prime: “This is unprofessional. You could write and then give them time to copy. Posting this online feels more like a bid for engagement.”

• @Invaluablemoi: “Well done! You’re doing an amazing job training the leaders of tomorrow.”

• @Tayvon_Yung: “This tweet took me back to my teaching days. I always did my best to ensure the kids understood the basics. Well done, Mr. Tope.”

• @TosinImade: “I’ve loved teaching since I was young. God bless the work of your hands.”

The viral post has reignited conversations about teaching methods, the passion of educators, and the need for better educational tools in Nigeria.