Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)
Date: January 15th, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Topic: CT: Iconic TnT Standard 3 (SEED) Workshop for Primary Teachers (Q2- February 2025)
Description: Cultural Transformation Programme- Workshops for Standard Three Teachers (with a focus on Iconic Trinidad and Tobago, Patriotism Volunteerism, Community Service, Project Based Learning, Use of Portfolios, International Day of Peace and selected VABs).
Objectives:
1. To understand the content, skills, and attitudes associated with the Patriotism Policy through the ‘Iconic Trinidad and Tobago (T&T)’ theme, focusing on People, Places, and Practices.
2. To assess how specific Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors are integrated into elements of the Cultural Transformation (CT) Program, with an emphasis on the theme of Iconic Trinidad and Tobago.
3. To discuss the implementation of Portfolio and Project-Based Learning (PBL) within the context of Cultural Transformation.
4. To explore strategies for incorporating volunteerism and community service into the Iconic Trinidad and Tobago theme.
5. To investigate ways to connect the concept of Iconic T&T with other ideas related to Cultural Transformation.
6. To examine how the International Day of Peace can be celebrated in schools.
Target Audience: Primary Schools – Standard 3 Teachers (SEED)
Point Person: Dianne Boochoon (SCC Ag. Social Sciences Unit)