PROJECT 12/2024 – APS CSR 2024 The Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills Team, in collaboration with the Curriculum Entitlement Department within the Secretariat for Catholic Education, is leading an exciting new project: Exploring History through Virtual Reality (VR). This initiative is co-financed by the APS Bank CSR Funding Scheme. Through this innovative project, Year 7…
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La Salle Malta, the network of Lasallian Colleges in Malta, will host the 26th Annual Congressof ASSEDIL from Wednesday, 23rd April to Saturday, 26th April 2025. The event will be heldat Stella Maris College, Gżira, and will bring together over 120 educational leaders fromLasallian universities, schools, and institutions across Europe, the Mediterranean, and theMiddle East.ASSEDIL,…
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During my Erasmus+ job shadowing opportunity at St John Baptist Church Primary and Kindergarten School in Partizanske, Slovakia, I gained valuable insights into different educational approaches, particularly in mathematics and early childhood education. The Hejny method, which focuses on conceptual understanding and discovery-based learning, closely aligns with the CPA approach that I promote among educators…
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Participating in the Erasmus+ mobility program was an incredibly enriching experience for me asan Educational Psychologist. The hosting school in Partizanske was exceptionally welcoming andeager to share their educational practices. Observing innovative teaching methods in literacy andnumeracy across different year groups provided valuable insights that I can now share withteachers to enhance student learning. One…
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On 11 March, at the Valletta Design Cluster, Church School teachers of French, led by their Head of Department at the Secretariat for Catholic Education, Ms Prescovia Deidun, followed Continuous Professional Development training involving two interventions by UM academics. Dr Anne-Marie Bezzina Busuttil, Head of the Department of French at the Faculty of Arts, gave…
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On Friday, 17th January, SFCE – HODs for PE with the collaboration of Mr. Charles Gauci, hosted a highly successful and engaging volleyball session for primary PE teachers at IPES(UoM). The event aimed to equip teachers with the knowledge and strategies to introduce volleyball in primary schools effectively. Through a well-structured and dynamic approach, the…
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Archbishop Charles Scicluna, as President of the Maltese Episcopal Conference, has appointed Fr Mark Ellul as the new Delegate for Catholic Education to assist the Episcopal Conference in the Church’s work on education. Fr Mark’s appointment reflects the Church’s renewed commitment to strengthening Catholic education in Malta and Gozo. He is currently Head of The…
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This amazing opportunity to receive training in the Montessori approach and observe a Montessori early years setting gave me a fascinating glimpse into a child-centred approach to literacy. In this unique educational environment, children are encouraged to explore language progressively at their own pace, using tactile materials like sandpaper letters, movable alphabets, and phonetic objects.…
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On November 29, 2024, the COPE training session brought together 20 teachers specializing in visual and performing arts, marking a significant step forward in addressing the unique challenges they are faced with. The turnout underscored the high level of interest in the session, which participants found to be both engaging and impactful for their classroom…
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