MOE moving to strengthen Mathematics instruction

The Ministry of Education,Vocational Training, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Information, through its Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP), said it will host a intensive professional development initiative designed to strengthen mathematics instruction across the nation. The comprehensive training workshop, to run from January 12-20, 2026, will target 230 mathematics teachers from 29 pilot schools funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

The two-week training programme, titled “Strengthening Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics” will focus on implementing the Professional Competency Framework for Teachers of Mathematics (PCFTM) to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes.

The ministry said in a release that the initiative will directly impact approximately 3450 students through improved mathematics instruction and

sustainable teaching practices.

“This training represents a strategic investment in our education system,” Mathematics Coordinator for the Mathematics Enhancement Programme, Kenneth Holder is quoted as stating.

“By strengthening our teachers’ pedagogical skills, we are creating lasting change that will benefit students across primary and secondary levels.”

The programme addresses critical needs identified in the education system, including below-average student performance on internal and external assessments, the need for conceptually rich instruction, and the shift from computation-focused teaching to exploration-based learning. The training emphasizes moving from teacher-dominated instruction to learner-centered engagement and building professional learning communities among educators, the ministry also said.

The schedule and participation is as follows:

• Primary School Teachers (Grades K-6): 160 participants
• Secondary School Teachers (Grades 7-11): 70 participants
• School Principals: All pilot school leaders
• Total Impact: 29 pilot schools across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The workshop will be conducted at the conference room of the University of the West Indies with sessions running

from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m daily. The programme includes specialized tracks for different grade levels, ensuring that content is tailored to specific teaching contexts.

Key Training Components are:

• Professional Competency Framework for Teachers of Mathematics (PCFTM) implementation
• Pedagogical content knowledge enhancement
• Conceptually rich lesson design and facilitation
• Assessment practices aligned with instructional goals
• Professional learning community development
• Strategies for addressing common implementation challenges.