Published 18 November 2024
Buckie Got It,
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
ECDU TEACHER TRAINING SESSION ADDRESSES THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM ISSUES
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, November 18, 2024: Early childhood educators from both the
public and private sector met at the Industrial Site Daycare Center on Thursday November 14 to
participate in the third week of the training sessions hosted by the Early Childhood Development
Unit.
Week three illuminated the benefits to students and the entire teaching and learning process
through interactive discussions from how students communicate to conflict resolution strategies
amongst the early learners.
Under the capable guidance of Ms. Julianna Powell Resource Teacher in the Early Childhood
Development Unit, the educators were able to navigate various ways in which students may
express themselves either verbally or non-verbally.
Ms. Seanecia Herbert Teacher’s Assistant from the Old Road Daycare Center gave feedback,
“This week’s workshop session on communication was very informative. It helped me to
understand the ways in which children communicate, such as verbal and non-verbal. The session
also helped me to understand how some of the techniques which I’ve been using within my
classroom aligns with the expectations of the Unit. I also gained a more in depth understanding
of how my students share their interests and expectations.”
Resource teacher in the Early Childhood Development Unit, Ms. Yasmain Powell instructed
educators on the appropriate course of action that may be implemented to diffuse conflict
amongst the early learners within their classrooms.
Ms. Natalie Francis, Assistant Supervisor for the St. Paul’s Daycare Center reflected on the
session. “Today’s workshop was mostly based on conflict resolution within the classroom. This
workshop served as a ‘refresher’ exercise for me as I was in the classroom before. What I learnt
