EDUCATORS THROUGH TARGETED WORKSHOPS
Published 3 September 2026
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT UNIT STRENGTHENS
EDUCATORS THROUGH TARGETED WORKSHOPS
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, September 03, 2026: The Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) hosted a series of workshops from Tuesday, September, 01 to Wednesday,September 02. The goal of the sessions was to analyze the constituents of the OECS Harmonized Primary Curriculum (OHPC) undergoing pilot implementation, enhancing teachers’ expertise, abilities, and classroom methods.
The workshops were carefully categorized and tailored to meet the specific needs of educators at different levels of the education system. The sessions focused on three key areas: addressing issues emerging from the piloted curriculum, preparing teachers for the rollout of the Grade 3 Enhanced Mathematics Curriculum, and introducing secondary school French teachers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The review of the OECS Harmonized Kindergarten Curriculum provided educators with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences during the piloting phase and examine key issues that emerged. Through discussions and collaborative activities, teachers were able to share experiences, identify challenges, and explore strategies to improve the implementation of the curriculum in their classrooms.
The Rollout of the Grade 3 Enhanced Mathematics Curriculum workshop sought to empower teachers as the sessions provided educators with an opportunity to become familiar with thecurriculum, explore instructional approaches, and developgreater confidence in delivering mathematics content effectively.
Another series of workshops introduced secondary school Modern Language (French) teachers to the CEFR Framework, an internationally recognized framework that guides teaching, learning, and assessment of French. The introduction is intended to strengthen teachers’ understanding of language proficiency levels and promote consistent approaches to language instruction and assessment.
Participation in the Eco-Youth Ventures-sponsored PADF workshop for Form 3 and Form 4 IT teachers aimed to strengthen teachers’ knowledge and practical skills in Python programming, while equipping them with effective strategies and resources to integrate Python into the CSEC Information Technology curriculum.
The workshops demonstrate the Curriculum Development Unit’s commitment to delivering professional development opportunities that address educators’ specific needs while aligning with the priorities and goals of the education system.
