AI in Education
2025-01-08 12:30 - 18:30 UTC
To understand how AI is shaping the future of assessments and how it can enhance teaching and learning practices.

AI in Education
2025-01-08 12:30 - 18:30
Target Audience: CPDD & SMDD

Description: AI Sensitization Sessions

Objective: To understand how AI is shaping the future of assessments and how it can enhance teaching and learning.

Textiles Clothing & Fashion (Moderation)
2025-01-13 13:00 - 18:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 13th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Textiles Clothing & Fashion (Moderation)

Description: Textiles Clothing & Fashion Moderation

Objectives: To review moderation activity and discuss the SBA question and marking guide/ marking scheme.

Target Audience: Textiles Clothing & Fashion Moderators

Business Plan Reporting and Work Plan Development
2025-01-13 14:00 - 2025-01-17 14:00
Education Planning Division (EPD)

Date: March 13th to 17th, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Topic: Business Plan Reporting and Work Plan Development

Description: Training of heads and their appointed officers in the tenets of Business Plan Reporting and Work Plan Development as needed.

Objectives: Improved quarterly reporting by Divisions

Target Audience: Heads of Division & Officers reporting on Business Plan

Point Person: Seretse McHardy

Family & Resource Management (Moderation)
2025-01-14 13:00 - 18:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 14th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Family & Resource Management (Moderation)

Description: Family & Resource Management Moderation

Objectives: To review moderation activity and discuss the SBA question and marking guide/ marking scheme.

Target Audience: Family and Resource Management Moderators

CT: Iconic TnT Standard 3 (SEED) Workshop for Primary Teachers (Q2- February 2025)
2025-01-15 12:30 - 18:30 | SEED District Office, No. 87 High Street, Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago
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)

Mathematics 2: Training of HODs (Secondary) Mathematics
2025-01-15 12:30 - 18:30
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 15th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Mathematics 2: Training of HODs (Secondary) Mathematics

Description: Face-to-face sessions for HODs. The sessions will address performance of their duties - Supervision of the monitoring of the Mathematics curriculum and the administration of the SBA.

Objectives:

To guide HoDs in the performance of their duties for implementation of the Mathematics Curriculum
To guide HoDs in the implementation of the School Based Assessment - Administration and Conduct

Target Audience: HoDs Mathematics Department (Secondary)

Point Person: Nicole Harris-Knudsen (SCC Ag. - Mathematics Unit)

Food Nutrition & Health (Moderation)
2025-01-15 13:00 - 18:00 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 15th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Food Nutrition & Health (Moderation)

Description: Curriculum Support

Objectives: To review moderation activity and discuss the SBA question and marking guide/marking scheme.

Target Audience: Food Nutrition & Health Moderators

Point Person: Lucille Marcelle

CSEC Agricultural Science SBA Teacher Training Workshop (Residual)
2025-01-15 13:00 - 18:00 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 15th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: CSEC Agricultural Science SBA Teacher Training Workshop (Residual)

Description: CSEC Agricultural Science SBA Teacher Training

Objectives:

To inform new teachers on the SBA requirements for the CSEC Agricultural Science syllabus; and
To demonstrate the use of the Mark Schemes for the CSEC Agricultural Science SBAs

Target Audience: CSEC Agricultural Science Teachers (who were not previously trained)

Point Person: Karen Ramdahin- Nandaram

Pedagogical Tools to Mediate the Learning of Non-Native English Speakers
2025-01-15 20:00 - 21:00
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: January 15th, 2025

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Topic: Pedagogical tools to mediate the learning of
Non-Native English
Speakers

Description: Educators will learn about the needs of Non-Native English speakers in their classroom and the tools they can use to assist them in their learning journey.

Objectives: Understand the unique needs of non-native English Speakers: Educators will identify the linguistic, cultural, and academic challenges faced by non-native English speakers and their impact on classroom learning.

Target Audience: All Educators

AI in Education
2025-01-16 12:30 - 18:30
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: January 16th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: AI in Education

Description: AI Sensitization Sessions

Objectives: To understand how AI is shaping the future of assessments and how it can enhance teaching and learning practices.

Target Audience: CPDD & SMDD

Lower Secondary Proficiency Examination (LSPE) Item Writing
2025-01-16 12:30 - 18:00
Division of Evaluation and Educational Research (DERE)

Date: January 16th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Lower Secondary Proficiency Examination (LSPE) Item Writing

Description: Two sessions will be conducted simultaneously.

Objective: To formulate items for the LSPE 2025 General Paper.

Target Audience: Form 2 Science and Social Studies Teachers (Secondary)

Point Person: Amanda DeSilva

SDP- Self Assessment Instrument
2025-01-17
School Supervision and Management Division (SSMD)

Date: January 17th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: SDP - Self Assessment Instrument

Description: Principals of both primary & secondary schools will be trained in using the elements of the instrument for conducting self-assessments of their respective schools.

Objective: Principals will complete self-assessment in relation to individual school's context.

Target Audience: Principals, VPs (North Eastern Education District)

CT: Iconic TnT Standard 3 (SEED) Workshop for Primary Teachers (Q2- February 2025)
2025-01-17 12:30 - 18:30
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 17th, 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

Point Person: Dianne Boochoon (SCC Ag. Social Sciences Unit)

Annual Statistical Return
2025-01-20 13:00 - 14:00
Education Planning Division (EPD)

Date: January 20th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Topic: Meeting with selected school Principals on the completion of the outstanding 2023/2024 Annual Statistical

Description: To assist Principals with any issues hindering the completion and submission of ASRs for school year 2024/2024

Objectives:

Improved response rate to questionnaire
more reliable Education Statistics

Target Audience: Principals of selected schools (Primary)

Annual Statistical Return
2025-01-20 14:30 - 15:30
Education Planning Division (EPD)

Date: January 20th, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Topic: Meeting with selected school Principals on the completion of the outstanding 2023/2024 Annual Statistical

Description: To assist Principals with any issues hindering the completion and submission of ASRs for school year 2024/2024

Objectives:

Improved response rate to questionnaire
more reliable Education Statistics

Target Audience: Principals of selected schools (Secondary)

CAPE Drama: Monodrama & Production
2025-01-22 13:00 - 18:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 22nd, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: CAPE Drama: Monodrama & Production

Objectives:

1. Facilitate enhanced curriculum delivery in forming the performer -theory and practical
2. Provide guidance on internships with cultural practitioners
3. Evaluate the types of scripts and creative work for productions

4. Address issues related to practical assessments

Target Audience: CAPE Performing Arts (Drama) Teachers

Point Person: Saira Dhanoo

CSEC Agricultural Science SBA Teacher Training Workshop (Residual)
2025-01-22 13:00 - 18:00 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 22nd, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: CSEC Agricultural Science SBA Teacher Training Workshop (Residual)

Description: Training of Form 4 and 5 CSEC Agricultural Science Teachers who were not previously trained in SBAs.

Objectives:

1. To inform new teachers on the SBA requirements for the CSEC Agricultural Science syllabus; and

2. To demonstrate the use of the Mark Schemes for the CSEC Agricultural Science SBAs

Target Audience: CSEC Agricultural Science Teachers (who were not previously trained)

Point Person: Karen Ramdahin- Nandaram

Mathematics 3: National Residual Training at Primary Level
2025-01-22 13:00 - 19:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 22nd, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Topic: Mathematics 3: National Residual Training at Primary Level

Description: Online sessions for Standard Four teachers to sensitize them on the changes in the TTSEA.

Objectives: To train new teachers for the administration of the Assessment Framework for SEA 2025 - 2028

Target Audience: Teachers of Standard 4 from all public primary schools who have not yet been trained on the revised SEA 2025-2028 Assessment Framework.

Point Person: Nicole Harris-Knudsen (SCC Ag. - Mathematics Unit)

Introduction to Curriculum
2025-01-23 12:00 - 18:30
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: January 23rd, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Introduction to Curriculum

Description: Teacher Induction Programme bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the classroom for teachers who entered the teaching service during the 2023-2024 academic year. The programme aims to provide these teachers with the necessary support to succeed in their professional roles.

Objectives: Equip new teachers with foundational pedagogical knowledge and skills through instructional sessions delivered in both face-to-face and hybrid formats.

Target Audience: Early Career Teachers

SDP- Self Assessment Instrument
2025-01-24
School Supervision and Management Division (SSMD)

Date: January 24th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: SDP - Self Assessment Instrument

Description: Principals of both primary & secondary schools will be trained in using the elements of the instrument for conducting self-assessments of their respective schools.

Objective: Principals will complete self-assessment in relation to individual school's context.

Target Audience: Principals, VPs (Victoria District)

Human Trafficking
2025-01-24
Student Support Services Division (SSSD)

Date: January 24th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (TBA)

Topic: Human Trafficking

Description:

This workshop raises awareness about human trafficking, covering its various forms, indicators, and the impact on victims. Participants will learn how to identify and respond to trafficking cases within their professional roles.

Objectives:

To prepare participants to recognize signs of human trafficking and take appropriate actions to support victims and prevent exploitation.

Target Audience: Others

Point Person: Mrs. Natalie Robinson-Arnold

Theatre Arts/ Dance: Dance Improvisation & Dancemaking
2025-01-24 13:00 - 18:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 24th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Theatre Arts/ Dance: Dance Improvisation & Dancemaking

Objectives:

1. Explore cultural forms through Improvisation
2. Improve communication of contemporary issues through Improvisation
3. Facilitate the Dancemaking process

Target Audience: CSEC Theatre Arts/ Dance Teachers

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-01-27 13:30 - 18:30 | Palo Seco Government Primary School, 4 Palo Seco Road, Palo Seco, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 27th, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: St. Patrick- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

Mathematics 3: National Residual Training at Primary Level
2025-01-28 13:00 - 19:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 28th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Topic: Mathematics 3: National Residual Training at Primary Level

Description: Online sessions for Standard Four teachers to sensitize them on the changes in the TTSEA.

Objectives: To train new teachers for the administration of the Assessment Framework for SEA 2025 - 2028

Target Audience: Teachers of Standard 4 from all public primary schools who have not yet been trained on the revised SEA 2025-2028 Assessment Framework.

Point Person: Nicole Harris-Knudsen (SCC Ag. - Mathematics Unit)

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-01-28 13:30 - 18:30 | South Eastern Education District Office, Naparima Mayaro Road, Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 28th, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: SEED- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

CT: Iconic TnT Standard 3 (SEED) Workshop for Primary Teachers (Q2- February 2025)
2025-01-29 12:30 - 18:30 | SEED District Office, No. 87 High Street, Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 29th, 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

Point Person: Dianne Boochoon (SCC Ag. Social Sciences Unit)

VAPA (Visual Arts): Art & Design
2025-01-29 12:30 - 18:30 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 29th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Visual Arts): Art & Design

Description: Training for CAPE Art & Design teachers in Research paper, Creative Practice and other components of the syllabus.

Target Audience: CAPE Art & Design Teachers

Point Person: Reynold Ramlogan SCC (Ag)

SEA ELA Reading Comprehension Workshop
2025-01-29 12:30 - 19:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 29th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Topic: SEA ELA Reading Comprehension Workshop

Description: To engage Standard Four Teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA Assessment Framework 2025-2028. The aim is to examine literal, inferential and evaluation/appreciation type reading comprehension questions to develop teachers' pedagogy. Teachers will also create questions based on the thinking process.

Objectives:

To sensitize all Standard 4 teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA ELA Assessment Framework 2025-2028.
To examine, critique and create different questions according to the reading comprehension thinking processes.

Target Audience: Standard Four Teachers

Point Person: Zanifa Mohammed/ Gillian Pilgrim

Orientation for Newly Assigned Primary School Teachers
2025-01-29 12:30 - 18:30
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: January 29th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Orientation for Newly Assigned Primary School Teachers

Description: This orientation programme is designed to provide foundational understanding of pedagogy, that will equip new teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and support needed to successfully transition into their roles and contribute to a positive learning environment for their students.

Objectives: To equip new primary school teachers with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills necessary for effective teaching in primary schools.

Target Audience: Primary school teachers (appointed in January 2025)

Mathematics 3: National Residual Training at Primary Level
2025-01-29 13:00 - 19:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 29th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Topic: Mathematics 3: National Residual Training at Primary Level

Description: Online sessions for Standard Four teachers to sensitize them on the changes in the TTSEA.

Objectives: To train new teachers for the administration of the Assessment Framework for SEA 2025 - 2028

Target Audience: Teachers of Standard 4 from all public primary schools who have not yet been trained on the revised SEA 2025-2028 Assessment Framework.

Point Person: Nicole Harris-Knudsen (SCC Ag. - Mathematics Unit)

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-01-29 13:30 - 18:30 | Naparima College, Lute Drive, Paradise Pasture, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 29th, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: Victoria- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

Learning Theories and Instructional Design
2025-01-30 12:00 - 18:30
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: January 30th, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Learning Theories and Instructional Design

Description: Teacher Induction Programme bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the classroom for teachers who entered the teaching service during the 2023-2024 academic year. The programme aims to provide these teachers with the necessary support to succeed in their professional roles.

Objectives:

To sensitize all Standard 4 teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA ELA Assessment Framework 2025-2028.
To examine, critique and create different questions according to the reading comprehension thinking processes.

Target Audience: Early Career Teachers

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-01-30 13:30 - 18:30 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 30th, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: Caroni- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

SDP- Self Assessment Instrument
2025-01-31
School Supervision and Management Division (SSMD)

Date: January 31st, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: SDP - Self Assessment Instrument

Description: Principals of both primary & secondary schools will be trained in using the elements of the instrument for conducting self-assessments of their respective schools.

Objective: Principals will complete self-assessment in relation to individual school's context.

Target Audience: Principals, VPs (South Eastern Education District)

CT: Iconic TnT Standard 3 (SEED) Workshop for Primary Teachers (Q2- February 2025)
2025-01-31 12:30 - 18:30 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzM5MDUwYmQtOTIxZi00NWQxLWE5NGMtZDgxMTgwOTA1ZWQ3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229590bb09-ce2c-40e2-8181-fad0a7edebfe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295787368-ac54-4147-80bf-7a4569905b39%22%7d
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: January 31st, 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

Point Person: Dianne Boochoon (SCC Ag. Social Sciences Unit)

School Climate Workshop Primary
2025-02-03 12:30 - 2025-02-14 18:00
Division of Evaluation and Educational Research (DERE)

Date: February 3rd to 14th February, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Topic: School Climate Workshop Primary

Description: School Climate Workshop Primary

Objective: To inform school leaders on the results and how they can use it to improve their school climate

Target Audience: Administrators (Primary)

Orientation for Newly Assigned Primary School Teachers
2025-02-03 12:30 - 18:30 | Marabella South Secondary School, Corner Tagore Avenue & Gopaul Lands, Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: February 3rd, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Orientation for Newly Assigned Primary School Teachers

Description: This orientation programme is designed to provide foundational understanding of pedagogy, that will equip new teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and support needed to successfully transition into their roles and contribute to a positive learning environment for their students.

Objectives: To equip new primary school teachers with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills necessary for effective teaching in primary schools.

Target Audience: Primary school teachers (appointed in January 2025)

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-02-03 13:30 - 18:30 | Valencia Secondary School, Vega de Oropouche Road, Valencia, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 3rd, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: NEED- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

Music: Composing and Arranging
2025-02-04 12:30 - 2025-02-05 18:30
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 4th and 5th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Music: Composing and Arranging

Objectives:

1. Composing and arranging techniques for lower secondary music teachers
2. Composing and arranging techniques for CSEC& CAPE Music teachers

Target Audience: All music teachers

Point Person: Michele Dowrich

SEA ELA Reading Comprehension Workshop
2025-02-04 12:30 - 19:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 4th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Topic: SEA ELA Reading Comprehension Workshop

Description: To engage Standard Four Teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA Assessment Framework 2025-2028. The aim is to examine literal, inferential and evaluation/appreciation type reading comprehension questions to develop teachers' pedagogy. Teachers will also create questions based on the thinking process.

Objectives:

To sensitize all Standard 4 teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA ELA Assessment Framework 2025-2028.
To examine, critique and create different questions according to the reading comprehension thinking processes.

Target Audience: Standard Four Teachers

Point Person: Zanifa Mohammed/ Gillian Pilgrim

Industrial Technology (BFT, MET, EET) - All Districts / Tobago (Moderation)
2025-02-04 13:00 - 18:00 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 4th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Industrial Technology (BFT, MET, EET) - All Districts / Tobago (Moderation)

Description: SBA Standardization

Objectives: To review moderation activity and discuss the SBA question and marking guide/marking scheme.

Target Audience: Industrial Technology Moderators

Point Person: Syam Pustam

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-02-04 13:30 - 18:30 | Febeau Government Primary School, Saddle Road, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 4th, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: SGEED- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

SEA ELA Reading Comprehension Workshop
2025-02-05 12:30 - 19:00
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 5th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Topic: SEA ELA Reading Comprehension Workshop

Description: To engage Standard Four Teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA Assessment Framework 2025-2028. The aim is to examine literal, inferential and evaluation/appreciation type reading comprehension questions to develop teachers' pedagogy. Teachers will also create questions based on the thinking process.

Objectives:

To sensitize all Standard 4 teachers to the objectives for Section 2 in the SEA ELA Assessment Framework 2025-2028.
To examine, critique and create different questions according to the reading comprehension thinking processes.

Target Audience: Standard Four Teachers

Point Person: Zanifa Mohammed/ Gillian Pilgrim

SDP- Self Assessment Instrument
2025-02-05 12:30 - 18:00
School Supervision and Management Division (SSMD)

Date: February 5th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: SDP - Self Assessment Instrument

Description: School Development Planning Using Self-Assessment and Prioritizing Strategic Objectives as a follow-up to the online sessions in Term One of this academic year 2024-2025

Target Audience: Principals, Vice-Principals (St. Patrick Education District)

Technical Drawing and BMED - All Districts Tobago Moderation
2025-02-05 13:00 - 18:00 | RCLRC Conference Room, Rudrinath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 5th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: Technical Drawing and BMED - All Districts Tobago Moderation

Description: SBA Standardization

Objectives: To review moderation activity and discuss the SBA question and marking guide/marking scheme.

Target Audience: Technical Drawing Moderators

Point Person: Syam Pustam

VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)
2025-02-05 13:30 - 18:30 | Belmont Community Centre, Jerningham Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 5th, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: VAPA (Drama): Storytelling (Standard Three)

Objectives:

1. Provide key terms and definitions of work in Drama for the technique Storytelling
2. Engage teachers in practical activities for classroom implementation
3. Connect Drama work to other subject areas
4. Develop alternative assessment tools in the arts
5. Contextualize dramatic work (storytelling) in performing arts productions

Target Audience: Port of Spain Education District- Standard 3 teachers (1 per school)

Instructional Strategies
2025-02-06 12:00 - 18:30
Teacher Education Performance and Professional Development Division (TEPPDD)

Date: February 6th, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Instructional Strategies

Description: Teacher Induction Programme bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the classroom for teachers who entered the teaching service during the 2023-2024 academic year. The programme aims to provide these teachers with the necessary support to succeed in their professional roles.

Objectives: Equip new teachers with foundational pedagogical knowledge and skills through instructional sessions delivered in both face-to-face and hybrid formats.

Target Audience: Early Career Teachers

SDP- Self Assessment Instrument
2025-02-07 12:30 - 18:00
School Supervision and Management Division (SSMD)

Date: February 7th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic: SDP - Self Assessment Instrument

Description: School Development Planning Using Self-Assessment and Prioritizing Strategic Objectives as a follow-up to the online sessions in Term One of this academic year 2024-2025

Target Audience: Principals, Vice-Principals (South Eastern Education District)

Physical Education: Physical Literacy Training
2025-02-10 12:30 - 2025-02-14 18:30
Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD)

Date: February 10th to 14th, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Topic: Physical Education: Physical Literacy Training

Description: Curriculum Support

Objectives:

To enhance participants understanding of the key elements of Physical Literacy.
To solidify the importance of Physical Literacy as an impetus for successful movement experiences.
To explore a variety of strategies for developing Physical Literacy in primary schools.

Target Audience: Primary School Teachers
