By Patricia Keamo, EMTV Cadet Journalist – Port Moresby
When the 2019 Academic Year begins, a new subject will be added to the curriculum.
“Citizenship and Christian Value Education” will be taught in all government schools from the elementary level right through to grade 12. This has been confirmed by the National Curriculum Coordinator; Dadavana says teacher training for this subject is being implemented with training ongoing in the New Guinea Islands and Momase regions with preparations for the next lot of training in the Highlands and Southern Regions.
The Department is beginning the process in elementary schools in order to promote the teaching of basic mannerism.