Broad curriculum review in the works — Education Minister
Education Minister Sharie deCastro has indicated that a review of the curriculum for the territory’s schools is expected to be rolled out this year.
According to the minister, that review will be done to ensure the school’s curriculum is aligned with the tenets of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
“The last curriculum review was done in 2007. Therefore, we are long overdue for a review which will commence this year,” deCastro said at a recent press conference.
As part of that mandate, deCastro said her ministry will support modern and effective resources for Early Childhood, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Technical Subjects, Music, Art, Physical Education and Special Education.
“This is because we strongly believe that our schools must be fully equipped with the necessary resources to facilitate teaching and learning efficiently,” the minister stated.
Policies will also be reviewed
Minister deCastro also announced the revision of several policies to support the transformation of education for the territory.
These policies include the Education Act, Early Childhood Education Policy, the Special Education Policy; Promotion, Placement & Retention Policy; Graduation Requirements, S.T.E.A.M. Policy, a Curriculum Policy, Professional Standards for Educators, and an update to the Discipline Policy and Student Code of Conduct.
She offered an assurance that funding was now available to deliver educational manipulatives and teaching aids for all subject areas.
“Whether students are kinaesthetic, visual, auditory, social, solitary, verbal or logical learners; our teachers will be equipped with much needed resources to diversify their delivery of instruction to achieve optimal learning,” deCastro said.
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Gyul u aint gonna b deh long enuff 2 c dah
Sad thing is they all wait for election time to roll all this out when it should have been implemented years ago. Our youth suffers for nothing more than political gimmicks.
This is what’s so frustrating about our Country.
Add civics so ppl can learn & understand how government works and reduce the nonsense like what cindy did recently. And a music production program since we depend on tourism, we need better musicians coming out of school. Guitars, Bass, keyboards, protools etc. That way there’ll be more bands and more people prepared to play & create live music.
How about building an assembly hall / cafeteria. Should not that have been in the design of the school. The children are eating under a tent. Does that make sense?
Curriculum review with the same European foundation. No shift towards the resserection of our long buried ancient past history.
I think she deserves another chance. We must commend her and her government for the new facilities at the Elmore Stoutt High School. They were long overdue, needed and totally beautiful. Also, thanks for repairing the L-shape building at the school.
I just love to see these new buildings. It restores HOPE.
What does “broad” entails? Will testing and types of testing be looked at, discussed and more?
Will testing for the average, , slow, low achieving and non non academically inclined be considered?
Or, will the “standardized” test remain the main instrument of testing learning outcomes?
When it is known by most today that the brilliant, artistic and intelligent minds do not shine in standardized test because they do not have standardized minds.
We have encouraged our children only to slot into Government desks with expectations to eventually work for themselves long enough!
Yes, we need fine arts curriculum, but we also need artisan education, like masonry and carpentry and trade education, like electricians, plumbers, mechanics, computer sciences and coding for kids with the aptitude. “Work smart, not hard” is a fallacy; plenty of extraordinarily smart people enjoy hard work.
ENOUGH BRAIN DRAIN- we must support the future generations in creating a well rounded, satisfied community! This is the best investment we can make in the future of the VI.
Also, our children should have civics courses throughout their education. In order to have a thriving community that is truly engaged in our future, we need a politically educated population.
Did I read that correct? The last review of the curriculum was in 2007? WTF! My God! Very sad, shameful shit to admit.
Main focal point ” READING ” remember Reading is fundamental and very essential to all other Subjects.