Schools Commenced teachers’ training on the new curriculum

By Regina Pasipanodya

On Tuesday 14 January 2025, schools across the country commenced the training of teachers on the new Heritage-Based Curriculum.

This follows the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s initiation of an intensive teacher training program which is designed to facilitate the rollout of a new heritage-based curriculum.

In a statement the Ministry of Primary and Secondary emphasized that the revised curriculum aims to equip learners with essential life and work-ready skills, grounded in a robust scientific and technological foundation.

“This aligns with our national skills development strategy to better prepare students for future challenges,” the statement reads in part.

This training program, which is mandatory for all educators nationwide, is intended to enhance teachers’ ability to effectively interpret and implement the new syllabus.

Speaking on anonymity for ethical reasons, one of the local educators confirmed that the Heritage-Based Curriculum will impact the future of the future generation.

“During the training, it was clear that the new curriculum has less work since the subjects have been reduced work and enhances pupils’ cultural and practical skills.

The primary curriculum will focus on the following six key areas:
– Indigenous Languages
– English Language
– Science and Technology
– Mathematics
– Social Science
– Physical Education and Arts

The secondary curriculum will introduce a two-route system to cater to diverse learner aspirations; the academic route will target students pursuing higher education and the vocational route will concentrate on practical skills for trade and vocational careers.