The PNG education system is going through significant changes in 10 years to 2029 as indicated in the new National Education Plan 2029 (NEP). Here are the main points: Phase-out Grade 10 & 8 exams and introduce what is called National Education Quality Assessment Testing. Students will continue to Grade…
In a recent study, researchers compared mathematics ‘teaching methods’ in the United Kingdom to the Singaporean method. Similar educational researches in the US also found that students learn better when they participate in problem-solving. Singaporean primary and secondary schools have successfully implemented a more hands-on approach to teaching specific contents…
Schools in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji are taking measures to address the spread of the coronavirus among the pupils and people they are in contact with. The schools and universities in the worst-affected areas in part of the world have also closed to prevent further infections among their students'…
The churches in PNG (and their connections) are powerful development partners. Over time, many churches have seemed to become passive in reaching the educational and health needs of the people. The reasons are debatable. This article aims to reiterate the need to challenge and empower churches to meet the development…
The discussion on Educational Leadership draws from the writers training, education and experiences as a teacher and public servant. It highlights education leaders’ role in maintaining the school culture. It focuses on the school culture as the KEY to the success of a school. Education leader's role as guardian and steward…
The concept paper addresses an important measure for stopping secondary school fights in Papua New Guinea (PNG) city schools. The articles appeared on PNG Insight blog in early 2016 and later updated in 2018. The observations in the concept paper are based on the writer's educational background and work experience.…