Aims of Social Studies The study of Social Studies should enable students to: understand the facts, concepts, principles and perspectives that make up Social Studies acquire skills and competencies, which will enable them, to examine and analyze concepts related to culture and the physical environment as well as to appreciate the symbiotic nature of theContinue reading “Social Studies Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6”
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STEM in the National Standards Curriculum
The 21st Century brings with it new challenges which we must face and overcome if we are to survive as a nation. The imperatives of the present and the future require that we create a nation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. To achieve this goal we must change the way we teach to usingContinue reading “STEM in the National Standards Curriculum”
Language Arts Module
The Language Arts module is aimed at developing teachers‘ competence in the key components of Language Arts/Literacy instructions. Emphasis will be placed on the general Language Arts framework which includes lesson planning, resources, differentiated instruction, assessment and gender based learning at the primary level. The aim of this module is to: Prepare selected primary schoolContinue reading “Language Arts Module”
CBT Language Arts Test Papers
The following practice tests are aligned with The National Standards Curriculum (NSC). Each test covers four or more strands. Strands are broken down by NSC terms:
Social Studies PEP Practice
Social Studies fires students’ curiosity and imagination about who we are, where we come from, where we live and where we might be going next. It connects our present to our past, and helps students make sense of their place in the world. It enables them to value and take pride in their culture andContinue reading “Social Studies PEP Practice”
PEP Performance Tasks
The Performance Tasks will be administered in grades 4, 5 and 6 and will require students to use a variety of skills to complete a task. It will be administered and marked at selected times during the school year by class teachers. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and strategies by creatingContinue reading “PEP Performance Tasks”
Primary Exit Profile (PEP)
What is the Primary Exit Profile? The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) is a series of assessments that has replaced the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The assessment instruments are designed to ascertain student’s performance through demonstration of 21st Century Skills aligned to the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) PEP will assess students’ knowledge in addition toContinue reading “Primary Exit Profile (PEP)”
The Importance of Game-Based Learning
Meeting the Educational NEEDS of every child at ALL levels; Gives our children the Power Dream Big. The Jamaican Education Slogan “Every Child can Learn, Every Child Must Learn” provides the avenue needed for the dreaming process to begin. Measures have been put in place to ensure that the necessary actions are taken through theContinue reading “The Importance of Game-Based Learning”
My Educational Philosophy
All learners/children are endowed with the capabilities, gifts, and talents to develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, mentally and physically to fulfill their divinely determined purpose in life. • I BELIEVE that all children are unique and have the God given right to develop their full potential academically, emotionally and spiritually; and seek furnish my students with theContinue reading “My Educational Philosophy”
My Background & Experience
Welcome to PEP Game-Based Learning! We are going to have a wonderful time teaching and learning. PEP Game-Based Learning is a guide for parents and early childhood Educators (principal, administrator, teachers, care givers) in the use of games in the teaching and learning process. The ideas given are meant to complement activities identified in respectiveContinue reading “My Background & Experience”
Read It Yourself Educational Resources 