Pearson Edexcel to strengthen teacher training in Sri Lanka

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Moving beyond the scope of being a qualifications awarding body, Pearson Edexcel has been equipping teachers with the skills they need to effectively mentor students. In Sri Lanka, Pearson Edexcel has been instrumental in supporting teacher training initiatives as an important value addition to its suite of qualifications. Annually, Pearson Edexcel trains over 2,000 teachers in Sri Lanka on a range of subjects. The face-to-face full day training sessions are provided free of charge and are conducted by chief examiners from the UK who have extensive experience in the respective subject areas. The training programs are interactive sessions and provide opportunities for networking and sharing of good practices. The examiners also share model answer scripts with teachers and encourage them to mark the papers during the session. Participants who complete the training are awarded participation certificates issued directly from UK. Teachers’ continuous professional development is crucial for improving the learning outcomes of the students. Incidentally, a majority of students who have obtained world prizes have been trained by teachers who have undergone the teacher training. Apart from academic training, Pearson Edexcel also conducts training for assessors, verifiers and quality nominees of higher educational institutes that offer BTEC qualifications. For further information, contact the Pearson’s Country Office on 0112391103.