Education, Parenting, Early Childhood, Teaching Strategies, Child Development Candace Francis Education, Parenting, Early Childhood, Teaching Strategies, Child Development Candace Francis

The Power of Play: Why Play-Based Learning Matters in Early Childhood

Preparing your child for the SEA exam can feel overwhelming, for both the parent and child. However, with the right strategies, you can create a peaceful, productive environment that helps your child succeed without added stress.

Read More
Inclusive Education, Special Education, Teaching Strategies, Child Development, Learning Differences, Education and Equity, Classroom Management Candace Francis Inclusive Education, Special Education, Teaching Strategies, Child Development, Learning Differences, Education and Equity, Classroom Management Candace Francis

Neurodiversity in Education: How to Create Supportive and Inclusive Classrooms

Today’s classrooms are more diverse than ever. It is not just culturally or socially, but neurologically. Neurodiversity refers to the variations in how the human brains function.  Students who are neurodivergent may think, learn or behave differently but not incorrectly.  They do not need to be 'fixed’ but embraced. 

Read More
education, Assessment Methods, Teaching Strategies, Student Development, Learning Approaches Candace Francis education, Assessment Methods, Teaching Strategies, Student Development, Learning Approaches Candace Francis

Continuous Assessment - Replacement for Standardized Testing (S.E.A.)

In response to the challenges posed by standardized testing – S.E.A. in Trinidad and Tobago, some have proposed continuous assessment as a more balanced and holistic alternative.

Read More
education, student well being, Teaching Strategies, Assessment Methods, Education Policy and Reform, Standardized Testing, Primary School Education, Child Mental Health and Wellness, Learning Challenges, Holistic Education, Parenting and Advocacy, Assessment and Evaluation, Caribbean Education System, Student-Centre Learning Candace Francis education, student well being, Teaching Strategies, Assessment Methods, Education Policy and Reform, Standardized Testing, Primary School Education, Child Mental Health and Wellness, Learning Challenges, Holistic Education, Parenting and Advocacy, Assessment and Evaluation, Caribbean Education System, Student-Centre Learning Candace Francis

The Challenges of Standardized Testing in Trinidad and Tobago

Standardized testing, particularly the Secondary Entrance Assessment (S.E.A.), plays a significant role in shaping the academic future of children in Trinidad and Tobago.

Read More