ENHANCED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ELP)
St. George’s, Grenada, September 5, 2008_The Ministry of Education will recommence its Enhanced Learning Programme on September 13th, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Saturday programme which is designed to take students from where they are and to build on their competences to master concepts at a variety of levels until they can function at their cognitive age level, recognizes that the baseline for enhancement is the systematic awareness of the current learning experience of students, the standards of their achievement and the standard set by the very student.
This process will allow students to experience a number of successes in a slow and progressive manner thereby building confidence while at the same time recognizing the relationship between effort and outcome. The programmes focus on enriching and enhancing students' ability in Reading and Mathematics and offers practical down-to-earth support for learning both Mathematics and Reading through its
Distinctive resources many of which take a variety of forms such as interactive material, programmed instruction, text books, etc .
Access to teachers with unique ability to teach reading and Mathematics. Diagnostic testing/assessment process to ascertain students functional levels. Teacher guidance text books and student workbook which expose teachers and students to a wide range of ideas through lesson plans, games, puzzles, extra exercises and activities, mental tests, practice book answers, etc. Professional development opportunities for teachers, Peer learning ,Programme of sharing, discussing, collaborating, enquiring and analyzing. Stimulating environment that is free from threat and competition. The programmes are designed to help every child, in need of assistance in his or her learning, to function at his/her maximum potential. The programme targets a variety of students:
1. The 13 year olds who would have entered Secondary School in September 2008.
2. Other Forms one and two students who are having problems with their reading and Mathematics.
3. Students in forms 1, 2 who need help with concepts they were not able to master during the school year in other core areas such as Social Sciences.
4. Other students who have a desire to upgrade their present performance.
Students enrolled in the Enhanced Learning Programme at the Grenada SDA Comprehensive School are notified that their classes will commence on Tuesday 16th, September 2008.
For more information contact: PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, Email: kseetahal@yahoo.com Website: www.grenadaedu.com <br>Phone: 1-473-440-2737 Fax: 1- 473-440-6650 <br>
Written By: IMI
Date Posted: 9/5/2008
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