Over MVR700 million have been spent over the past two years on upgrading technology used for teaching and learning, Education Minister Dr. Aishath Shiham says.
The Minister revealed this on Sunday while speaking at the opening ceremony of a workshop to train teachers for key stage 3 of the national curriculum. She said that “we are upgrading and integrating technology into education as part of the effort to implement the national curriculum”.
img:http://s2.psmnews.mv/images/660x400/14687965153381.jpg|Inauguration ceremony of Key stage 3 Curriculum Ambassador Training Workshop - Photo: Education Ministry
The new curriculum has 4 key stages, out of which key stage 3 is designated for grades 7 and 8.
Speaking at the workshop held for teachers of key stage 3, Dr. Shiham said that “under the new curriculum, we hope to upgrade technology in schools”, and added that “the education sector of the country has seen major development over the past 2 years”.
The workshop aims to provide necessary training and information to key stage 3 teachers. Over 450 teachers from across the country are participating in the workshop.