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Ministry Initiatives In 1980-
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Minister Of Education, Senator Charles Maynard, discusses Brain Trust and Accomodations for Successful Students
The Minister of Education at the time, Senator Charles Maynard noted that a program had to be set in place for the training of unqualified teachers in the Education system. Known as the "Brain Trust" initiative, teachers were now exposed to many training exercises and certifications which were expected to be beneficial to the students. This, as the other evidence will show, was not as effective as expected. The use of this clipping is to draw the conclusion that policy makers had implemented som -
New Act Implemented That Benefits Scholarship Granters
Under the new government decree, taxation was sought to be reduced on Institutions who gave scholarships to students. These were incentives that encouraged more charity of certain firms but this was met with heavy criticism from the opposition leader. -
Government Creates Another Secondary School
The Government Of Dominica established the Grammar School, St. Joseph Campus on this day. This was as a move to make education more available and accessible to the people of Dominica who were successful in the Common Entrance Examination -
OAS Contribute School Supplies To Dominica
About $29,900 ($72700+ today) of school stationery and materials (including Mathematics instruments) were donated to the Ministry of Education via the Organisation of the Americas -
Problems in Education Are Discussed
The Sessions Proposals
Minister of Education, Senator Charles Maynard, attended a convention in Geneva by the International Bureau of Education (A UNESCO Council) where most Education leaders discussed their problems and difficulties. This was instrumental for the creation of the new dynamic thinking in the Caribbean when it came to Education -
Case Study of Dominica's Education System Created
The Commonwealth Secretariat has established a case analysis on Dominica's Education System and the Ministry of Education. This will be analysed further in the Exhibit itself. -
Creation of N.A.M.E
Education minister commends teachers for forming association
Teachers have come together to deal with the current issues of Mathematics in Dominica. These are teachers who are able to address popular issues such as dissonance, understanding, pedagogy and other areas. -
Minister expresses concern over Mathematics Performances in 2010
Minister concerned about mathematics results
The Minister has noticed a 37.5% passing average in the subject field at CSEC level. The evident drop has prompted a response by the tutors of the discipline to offer more focus to the students who are struggling to understand concepts that are to be appreciated in the syllabus. -
$4 Million dollar Enhancement Project Implemented in Dominica
US$4 million Education Enhancement Project launched
Funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, the Government obtained $4 Million which had been used to fund the Mathematics training of several teachers which helped to aid the pedagogy of the sector by 2013. This evidently helped in the improvement of results as well. -
Ministry Of Education Hosts The Maths Power Competition
Maths Power Competition Being UnveiledThe National Bank Of Dominica has donated to the Ministry a sum of $33,000 to fund a National Mathematics Competition. This competition will be known as the "Maths Power" and its purpose is to restore curiousity and intrigue in the discipline. -
Minister of Education commends improvement in results
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE
Petter Saint Jean commends the improvement and notches it up to the Government of Dominica Education Enhancement Project. Training of teachers from the Dominica State College have giving teachers better teaching methods to assist students learning abilities
