The course which ran for one year and concluded in June, 2022, saw the educators being trained in key components of distance education delivery such as television, radio and smart classrooms.
On Monday, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand met with the teachers in the Ministry’s boardroom.
During the meeting, Minister Manickchand congratulated the teachers on completing the programme. She noted that distance education can transform education delivery across the country.
Sharing their experiences, the teachers expressed they found the programme informative and relevant noting that it has enhanced the way in which lessons are delivered to their students. They also expressed their gratitude for being awarded the opportunity to further qualify themselves.
Present in the meeting were the Chief Education Officer, Mr Saddam Hussain and Director of GOAL, Professor Jacob Opadeyi.
The teachers who completed the programme are: Nandani Deonarine from Saraswat Primary School, Grade 9; Carleen Wendella Small from West Minister Secondary School, Grades 9-10; Devta Ramroop from The Bishops’ High School, Grades 10-12; Abbigale Onica Munroe Samuels from No. 29 Primary School, Grade 4; Chyanne Abigail Fredericks from Kuru Kururu Primary School, Grade 5; Jenelle Anika Richards Percival from North Georgetown Secondary School, Grades 10-11; Belinda Onica Wilson from Parika- Salem Secondary School, Grade 5; Taramattie Dhatpaul from Zeeburg Secondary School, Grades 9-11; Charissa Anthea Frank from Parfaite Harmony Primary School, Grade 3; Bibi Shameeza Hoosein from Annandale Secondary School, Grades 9-10; Maleeni Dudhnath from Woodley Park Primary School, Grade 5; and Sashara Kimbely Dey from Bel Air Primary School, Grade 4. (Extracted from the Department of Public Information)
