Brunei On Track To Fully Utilize ICT In Schools

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam is on track, running alongside its neighbours in the region in the pursuit of achieving quality education through the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in schools.

Acting Minister of Education Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad Pengiran Hj Abdul Rahman reassured that the ministry is making every effort to fully utilise ICT in every aspect of teaching and learning activity through the e-Education Project.

The acting minister stated this during the opening ceremony of the Second Regional Workshop on ICT-Integration Training for the Next Generation of Teachers at the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Brunei Darussalam yesterday.

He said the e-Education project includes the provision of schools' ICT infrastructure, provision of ICT being integrated into the curriculum, teacher training, pedagogy and the need to train all the teachers to acquire basic competency and skills in ICT by providing them with International Computer Driving License (ICDL), ICT courses and the use of the interactive White Board.

According to a research by the ministry's Department of ICT, the equipment has had a positive impact on the teaching and learning of most subjects and enhanced the motivation of students.

In line with the 21st century Education System (SPN21) and the ministry's 2007-2011 Strategic Plan, the use of ICT as a teaching and learning tool was described by the acting minister as "critical and takes a central role in enhancing teaching and learning processes". Subjects will also make use of ICT and call for teachers to keep their students abreast with advancements in ICT, and equip them with the skills for more creative learning.

Under Director of Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education Unesco Bangkok, Sheldon Shaeffer; the Next Generation of Teachers Project expects that by 2008, all regional member states will be able to best use techniques for teaching and learning through training integrated in national pre-service teacher training institutes in the Asia-Pacific region.

It is hoped learners will benefit from well-educated teachers. (NAS1) -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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