Department of Culture hosts Training Workshop for Teachers

#TurksandCaicos, February 23, 2023 – On 20^th February 2023, the Department of Culture and Heritage commenced its teacher training initiative, which seeks to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to support and strengthen the delivery of the schools’ curriculum in culture and heritage.  In addition, teachers will be provided with instructional material resources.  The workshop convened in Grand Turk and teachers from South Caicos and Grand Turk in attendance, representing the Ona Glinton Primary, Eliza Simons Primary, Iris Stubbs Primary, Marjorie Basden High and Helena Jones Robinson High School.

Presenters include Ms. E. Blythe Clare, Dr. Dellareese Higgs, Mrs. Desiree Robinson, Dr. Carlton Mills, Mr. Kitchner Penn, Mr. Alfred Robinson, Mr. David Bowen, Mr. Lindsey ‘Zues’ Butterfield, Mr. Edric Smith and the staff of the Department of Culture and Heritage, all personnel who are well versed in the culture and heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands.  The three-day workshop promises to be highly interactive and will cover areas such as Introduction to Turks and Caicos Islands, National Symbols,  Communication and Transportation, Slavery and Apprenticeship, Our National Hero, Unsung Heroes, De Masses, Junkanoo and Costume Making, Past Festivals, Rip Saw Music, Folk Songs and Dance, Maskanoo, and Event Management.

There is no doubt that teachers will build upon their existing knowledge, harness new knowledge and skills on TCI’s culture and heritage and feel more confident imparting the information to our students.

A similar workshop will be held on March 27-29, 2023 for teachers in Middle Caicos, North Caicos and Providenciales.