BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – St. Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew Friday urged the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council )CXC) to vary to a better extent the academic system that will reply to the Caribbean wants and the Caribbean folks.
Delivering the characteristic deal with on the CXC’s third annual Ministerial Summit on Instructional Transformation, Prime Minister Drew mentioned the occasion was commemorating 50 years of CXC’s steadfast dedication to regional growth, notably in nurturing the Caribbean’s most glorious useful resource, “our human capital.
“It is a monumental achievement, and it’s a testomony to the unwavering dedication of all those that have been a part of this outstanding journey,” he mentioned of the occasion being held underneath the theme “Reimagining Instructional Reform – In direction of Transformative Agility.”
He mentioned an evaluation of the theme underscores the profound significance of the second, noting that in a world that’s evolving at an unprecedented tempo, “our academic techniques should bear a metamorphosis to equip our college students with the talents, information, and flexibility required to excel in a dynamic and ever-changing panorama.
“This theme resonates deeply with the urgent wants of our area, the place instructional reform is not only a necessity; it’s an crucial.
”Right now, we embark on a journey in direction of a brighter and extra agile future, the place training is the cornerstone of our transformation. We will pave the way in which for a brand new period of excellence, innovation, and boundless potentialities. So, allow us to set our sights and aspirations excessive as we proceed this thrilling and impactful journey.”
Prime Minister Drew, additionally a medical practitioner, mentioned a mirrored image on the previous 50 years of the CXC and the contributions to the area’s instructional panorama are boundless.
“We see a outstanding journey of progress and diversification. The information and abilities imparted by means of CXC’s packages have empowered numerous people to achieve their full potential, contributing to the expansion and prosperity of our area.”
He recalled that the late South African icon, Nelson Mandela, had as soon as mentioned that training is essentially the most highly effective weapon you need to use to vary the world,’ including, “Within the context of our theme in the present day, “Reimagining Instructional Reform – In direction of Transformative Agility,” Mandela’s phrases resonate deeply.
“We should acknowledge that training isn’t merely about imparting information; it’s about instilling the capability for transformation and agility in our college students,” Prime Minister Drew mentioned, additionally recalling the recommendation of the Grenadian-born Trinidad and Tobago Calypso singer, the Mighty Sparrow “who in his manner understood the good significance of high quality training for our youth and the development of our societies.”
The St. Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister mentioned it’s evident that CXC understood this and, 50 years in the past, embarked upon a journey to rework our area academically and proceed to take action remarkably, elevating an ordinary of training that’s admired globally.
”Within the Caribbean, our training techniques should stay conscious of the distinctive challenges and alternatives we face. We’re a various and dynamic area, and our academic system must reform, which should mirror our variety and equip our college students with the agility to adapt to altering circumstances.
“The world is altering at a tempo that we can not sustain if we don’t strive, and we should guarantee our academic system.”
Drew mentioned that the CXC had made a number of transformative contributions to the Caribbean area, together with growing standardized examinations and {qualifications} acknowledged and admired throughout the Caribbean area and, certainly, the world.
“These {qualifications} present a typical benchmark for instructional achievement, permitting college students to maneuver seamlessly throughout the area and globally, enhancing the mobility of labor and academic credentials. That is, after all, evident! We see our Caribbean nationals contributing majorly to the worldwide scene in numerous sectors.”
He mentioned the Caribbean Secondary Schooling Certificates (CSEC) and the Caribbean Superior Proficiency Examination (CAPE) “are the shining stars of our academic panorama,” including, “These prestigious {qualifications} stand tall, acknowledged not solely inside our shores however throughout the globe, as passports to larger training and boundless profession alternatives.
”Right now, we rejoice the fruit of relentless analysis, a testomony to CXC’s unwavering dedication to offering curricula that completely align, in some cases, and naturally, should be reworked and have to vary to the distinctive wants of our beloved Caribbean.
“By a data-driven method, we be sure that our academic content material stays a beacon of relevance, perpetually in sync with the dynamic calls for of the fashionable workforce.” Prime Minister Drew added, ‘This dynamic method has paved the way in which for our younger minds to discover, innovate, and excel of their areas of ardour and energy whereas proudly holding acknowledged {qualifications}.
“The journey of our college students is not confined to at least one path however a powerful community of potentialities. Due to this fact, with the renewed CSEC and CAPE, our youth are armed with a world-class training, able to form the longer term, and open doorways to a world of alternatives.”
He mentioned the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic confirmed the area that it must be extra adaptable.
“The complete world was restricted, however we acknowledged that our economies nonetheless needed to operate and CXC needed to adapt shortly, and it did, to some extent, embrace the altering occasions and incorporate digital studying and evaluation instruments, making training extra accessible to college students throughout the Caribbean.
“The introduction of on-line platforms and computer-based testing has enhanced the evaluation course of and ready college students for the digital age. Nevertheless, all of us admit that this must be superior as properly.
”CXC has invested in trainer coaching {and professional} growth, offering educators with the instruments and assets to boost their educating practices. This deal with trainer growth has positively impacted the standard of training within the area.
”Moreover, CXC has been an unwavering advocate and instance for inclusive training, which ensures that each youngster is included, no matter their skills, and has equal alternative to thrive.”
“The tireless dedication to growing lodging and assist techniques is actually laudable. CXC should be given a commendation for this effort. CXC’s dedication to leveling the enjoying discipline is a testomony to our imaginative and prescient of a good, various, and empowering instructional panorama the place each scholar can unleash their full potential.”
Prime Minister Drew mentioned that this 12 months’s Ministerial Summit is a testomony to the dedication of the CXC as its companions proceed to make sure that they work and collaborate to rework the academic system.
“It is a chance for us to return collectively, share insights, and chart a course towards a future the place our training system not solely empowers people but additionally contributes to the broader growth of our area,” he added.
The ministerial summit featured addresses and roundtable discussions with training policymakers and high-level regional stakeholders. It additionally explored the curriculum insurance policies in numerous territories, emphasizing new topical areas for studying, educating approaches, and evaluation methods.
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