Instituto Pedagogico Arubano
Inspirando Futuro
The Caribbean Teacher as a Researcher in the 21st Century (CTR21) project is a practitioner-based study that looks to identify effective ways to stimulate an inquiry based mindset among primary school teachers on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten (Dutch Caribbean).
Project Aims
It also aims to create and share innovative research practices in the participating schools with the aim of serving the needs of Caribbean learners.
Collaborative partnerships
This project is a collaboration between the Instituto Pedagogico Arubano (IPA), University of Curaçao Dr. Moises Da Costa Gomez (UoC), University of Sint Maarten (USM), University of Aruba (UA) and the Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek (NRO).
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CTR21 Project Marks One Year of Transforming Professional Development Across ABCSSS Islands
June 1 marked the completion of the first year of the CTR21 Project a 3-year initiative focused on strengthening professional development through research and cultivating an inquiry mindset among educators across the ABCSSS islands. Over the past year, we’ve laid strong foundations: Built a network of engaged schools and educators Facilitated workshops and training sessions focused on educational inquiry and innovation Launched school-based research trajectories Sparked dialogue around the...
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The Caribbean Teacher as a Researcher in the 21st Century Project Celebrates New Wave of Certified CTR21 Coaches Across the ABC and SSS Islands
San Nicolas, Aruba – On November 1st, the historic Nicolas Store monument in San Nicolas set the stage for a significant milestone in Caribbean education: the certification of seventeen educators as CTR21 coaches. This achievement, under the Caribbean Teacher as a Researcher in the 21st Century (CTR21) project, aims to empower educators with advanced research-based coaching skills to foster an inquiry- driven mindset in classrooms across the ABC and SSS islands. The certified CTR21 coaches,...
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Launching CTR21: Empowering Caribbean Educators Through Collaborative Research and Inquiry
The opening conference of the Caribbean Teacher as a Researcher in the 21st Century (CTR21) marked the official start of the three-year research project in select primary schools across Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
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Gregory Richardson, Project Coordinator and Researcher:
Gregory Richardson brings extensive experience in educational research and project leadership to CTR21.
Melendy Neuman, Program Coordinator and Researcher:
Melendy Neuman's role is crucial in ensuring the smooth implementation of project activities and facilitating collaboration among participants.
Marilyn Richardson, Financial Coordinator:
Marilyn Richardson's expertise in financial management is essential for the responsible and effective allocation of project resources.
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