20 Teachers Achieve Cambridge Certification

The Ministry of Education announced the results of an internationally recognised certification programme which was taken by Primary and Middle School teachers earlier this summer.

The Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers was taken by 21 public school teachers in July. Twenty members of the group passed the certification course, with six members of the group receiving Distinction grades.

The Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers is a practice-based qualification for continuing professional development, relevant to all teaching and learning contexts. The aim of the Certificate programme is to encourage participating candidates to refresh their approach to teaching and learning. The programme runs for ten weeks of planned content sessions and then practical work which spans 4-6 weeks.

The Minster of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, said that she is “delighted” with the outcome of the training, which aims to update teachers’ skills.

She said, “This was a very comprehensive, rigorous yet innovative training programme which we see as an ideal avenue for anyone involved in a teaching or training role. The certification programme is based on a range of relevant professional activities to match the particular needs and context of candidates.”

The Minister continued, “The practical work is overseen by official observers, who report their assessments, along with complete assignments to Cambridge for grading. On an added note, our teachers persevered through their studies while teaching the first year of the Cambridge curriculum.”

“They were able to meet the deadlines and work within the confines of a meticulous and disciplined certificate programme, and we are tremendously pleased with the outcome. On behalf of the Ministry of Education, I congratulate each of our teaching professionals on their success.”

The teachers were judged on three modules: developing a new teaching approach, facilitating active learning; and reflecting on practice.

The successful candidates and their represented schools are as follows:

• Julie Foggo Mentor Teacher
• Tracey Harvey Mentor Teacher
• Andrea Hassell Whitney Institute-Math Distinction
• Angel Heyliger West End -P5
• Antionette Hollis Paget Primary-P2 Distinction
• Rosheene Hudson Paget Primary-P6 Distinction
• Lutgarda Lambe Dalton E. Tucker-P5
• Cindy Lambert Gilbert Institute-LS
• Deborah Raat East End Primary-P6
• Sheryce Raynor Mentor Teacher Distinction
• Leyde St. Leger Sandys Middle-Math
• Lisa Siese Somerset Primary-P6 Distinction
• Kennelyn Smith Mentor Teacher Distinction
• Kelly Tucker Paget Primary-P3
• Hortense Wilson Dalton E. Tucker-P4
• Winsome Place Prospect Primary-P4

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