By Celestine Chacon
November 18, 2024
In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety awareness, the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) has joined forces with the Ministry of Education to introduce road safety manuals for teachers.
These resources will enable educators to incorporate road safety scenarios into various subjects taught in classrooms across the country.
Volika Jaikishun, a representative of the Ministry of Education and member of the GNRSC, highlighted the initiative during a recent episode of the “Road Safety” program.
“When teaching social studies, English, science, mathematics, and other subjects, we’re integrating road safety scenarios and examples,” Jaikishun explained. “We hope that children can relate to these examples in their everyday situations.”
Region Five has already implemented the program, as noted by Inspector Shawn Massay, the region’s Traffic Officer.
“Region Five has been fortunate to receive training for teachers in partnership with members of the traffic department,” Massay said. “These initiatives aim to reduce accidents and accident-related incidents in our region.”
The broader goal of this initiative is to foster a culture of road safety among younger generations, equipping them with the knowledge and habits to make safe choices.
The program forms part of Road Safety Month, observed under the theme “Do the Right Thing.”