The following are some of the possible aims of education in Solomon Islands.

Mark each aim as follows:

• R: best fulfilled by RTCs.

• A: best fulfilled by formal, academic education.

• H: best fulfilled by teaching or learning at home.

You may decide to put more than one letter on some of the aims.

1. To develop the full potential of the individual to lead a satisfying life.______

2. To develop skill and knowledge useful in obtaining paid employment.______

3. To develop the knowledge and understanding necessary for higher education and training.______

4. To develop skills useful for everyday living.______

5. To enable people to become self sufficient.______

6. To develop useful skills for self employment.______

7. To teach and preserve traditional skills for rural living.______

8. To develop knowledge and understanding of the society in which they live.______

9. To develop a knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of life and the environment.______

10. To appreciate the need to use the environment in a sustainable way.______

11. To develop a wide knowledge and understanding of the world outside Solomon Islands.______

12. To gain the qualification necessary to proceed to higher levels of education.______

13. To develop the spiritual life of each individual.______

14. To train people in the principles of Christian living.______

15. To develop an understanding of the system of government and politics in Solomon Islands and elsewhere._____

16. To enable people to make informed choices for the future development of community and

country.______

17. To help people to make a contribution to the life and development of their home community.______

18. To teach people to use their own resources and skills in a productive manner.______

19. To develop self- discipline in each individual.______

20. To develop responsible citizens.______

21. To maintain a spirit of caring and sharing within the family and community.______

22. To give equal access to educational and employment opportunities to all people regardless of

gender or ethnic origins.______

23. To promote the concept of unity within diversity as the basis of Solomon Islands as a nation.______

 

In your groups look at your lists of aims for RTCs and compare each other’s lists.

 

Discuss what effect these aims will have on:

            1.  The subjects, knowledge and skills taught in RTCs i.e. the curriculum.

            2.  The methods of teaching in RTCs.

            3.  The organisation of RTCs.

            4.  Activities outside the normal timetable.