January 22, 2025
The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has introduced four new teaching programs aimed at improving the quality of education and ensuring equitable learning for all students, regardless of their ability.
The new programs—Health and Family Life Education (HFLE), Literacy Education, SEND Education, and General Teacher Education—were launched to address the diverse learning needs of today’s students.
The Literacy Education program is designed to enhance teachers’ ability to foster strong reading and comprehension skills among young learners.
The HFLE program aims to equip teachers with the tools to teach essential life skills in the classroom.
Meanwhile, the General Teacher Education program offers teachers with a relevant subject degree the chance to complete their teaching certification in just one year.
The SEND Education program is tailored to equip teachers with the skills to educate children with special educational needs and disabilities, both in mainstream classrooms and special education settings.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand emphasized that these programs are crucial in bridging learning gaps and ensuring all children can succeed in the education system.
She also highlighted plans for the establishment of specialized spaces for students with special needs, noting that an autism school is currently being developed.
Manickchand further emphasized the importance of boosting literacy levels across the country, adding that more than 9,000 individuals have enrolled in CPCE over the past four years, with over 4,600 graduating, marking an 86% increase in the number of trained teachers by the end of 2024.
These new initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to improving teacher training and ensuring that every child has access to quality education tailored to their needs.