CULTURE IN EDUCATION PROGRAMME

WHAT IS THE CULTURE IN EDUCATION PROGRAMME?
The Culture in Education Programme places culture as context, content and methodology for learning. This means that the CIEP is a mechanism within the classroom to enrich curriculum delivery. It is also a tool for building clubs and societies as well as a device for giving meaning to the performing arts programme of the various institutions.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
There are seven discrete objectives of the programme:

• To develop or cause the development of a set of activities in the school geared at fostering greater cultural awareness within the school community and through this engender pride in self and country.
• To encourage the study of, reflection on, and use of national images, symbols, heroes, as well as participation in commemorative and celebratory events marking local and national achievements.
•  To promote the study of and reflection on the words, statements or lives of important individuals in the nation’s or community’s history.
•  To engage subject teachers in discovering the cultural elements of curricula and so promote cultural learning in all subjects.
•  To promote and encourage visits by the school community to heritage sites and places of historic and cultural interest, cultural institutions, particularly museums and galleries, performing arts and sports activities.
• To plan and promote visits to the school community by individuals and groups representing national achievement, particularly in the areas of culture and sports, also encouraging the recognition of achievers within the school community.
• To promote and actively encourage cultural industry and entrepreneurship.

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