Dominica Launches Professional Development Training for Teachers to Improve Quality of Education on Island
Dominica Launches Professional Development Training for Teachers to Improve Quality of Education on Island
LONDON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/– Last week, the Commonwealth of Dominica's Ministry of Education concluded a Professional Development Training programme for its teachers. Focusing on upskilling and maintaining the high standard of education, teachers underwent workshops in incorporating technology in the classroom and teaching English as a second language for its Haitian, Spanish and Chinese student population.
Despite the pandemic, education has remained high on the government's list of priorities. In recent years, Dominica has invested up to $26 million in the education sector, contributing towards the repair of 15 schools damaged by Hurricane Maria and the Education Mentorship Programme which connected 169 students with mentors. Funds were derived directly from Dominica's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, an initiative that promotes second citizenship to wealthy foreigners once making an investment in either a government fund or buying pre-approved real estate.