Summer Workshops for Teachers 2010

The Summer Workshops for teachers begins on Monday 30th August with an Opening Ceremony at the Rivers of living Water. These workshops run until the 3rd of September 2010.  The Theme for this year's workshop is "Addressing Pertinient Issues to Strengthen Education in Challenging times".

Back-to-School Principles and Tips for Teachers

Be Prepared
Arrive at school very early. You will feel more confident if you can spend time checking out the room and feeling comfortable in it. Make sure that your name is on the board along with the schedule.  Capitalize on anticipation this very first day. Provide a variety of highly motivating experiences. Keep the pace moving and over plan so you never drag anything out to fill time

Successful Interaction with Your Child's Teachers

No parent will forget the day on which their children went to school for the first time. Every parent has a dream about their child's bright future, while sending them to school. However most of the parents ignore the fact that regular interaction with your child's teachers is also important in their academic excellence. It is the parent teacher relationship that the most important contributing factor to a child’s success at school.

Summer Reading Tips

Summer shouldn't mean taking a break from learning, especially when it comes to reading. Studies show that most students experience a loss of reading skills over the summer months, but children who continue to read actually gain skills. During the summer parents can help children sustain (and even bolster) reading skills, strengthen their vocabulary and reinforce the benefits of reading for enjoyment.

Technology in the Classroom

As new and emerging technologies transform the landscape of education, the possibilities for learning and discovery grow exponentially. Today’s classrooms are increasingly faced with technologically savvy students, and teachers must utilize 21st-century knowledge, strategies, and skills that create an effective and motivational learning environment.

EDUCATION WHITE PAPER SET FOR ACTION

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2010 (SKNIS): Government’s plan to streamline modern reforms in the Education Sector was boosted thanks to the submission of departmental plans during a Joint Meeting of the Implementation Committee on March 31. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Osmond Petty told SKNIS he was pleased that the various departments represented had satisfied their short term requirement to present a schedule for the implementation of key aspects of the White Paper.