A New National Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools on the Horizon
Montserrat could have a new national curriculum for primary and secondary schools by early 2022.
This timeline was given by lead consultant for the Development of a National Curriculum Framework Dr. Kamla Mungal.
Dr. Mungal says the team from the University of the West Indies Author Lok Jack Global School of Business UWI has already produced a draft primary and secondary school syllabi.
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports here conducted a series of consultations with stakeholders this week, as part of the process to develop a national Education Curriculum for the island.
The next move is the training of principals, teachers, and education officials, followed by a tryout of parts of the curriculum later this year.
Dr. Kamla Mungal.
The National Curriculum of Montserrat is a major component of the 2017-2021 Education Sector Plan.
The objectives are to provide holistic, lifelong education for all, build civic responsibility and contribute to sustainable development, among others.
The National Curriculum also aims to align with the priority areas of the OECS including Information Communication Technology, healthy lifestyles and life skills.