October 12, 2013
Education ministry improving content of foreign language studies
EDUCATION Minister Ronald Thwaites says the ministry is engaged in a process of curriculum review, which will involve improvements in the alignment and content of all foreign language studies.
“New assessments will be based on new attainment targets, which will involve speaking, reading, writing and listening with understanding,” he stated.
He stressed the need for Jamaican students to learn a second language in order to take advantage of the numerous scholarship and employment opportunities being offered both regionally and internationally.
He argued that learning another language enables students to relate to other cultures, expand opportunities for employment and scholarships, and sharpen skills in their own tongue.
