Dr Schontal Moore, Adviser: Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) at COL, recently represented COL at the soft launch of The Advancing Caribbean Teachers (ACT) in Mathematics Education project in Grenada.
The Advancing Caribbean Teachers (ACT) in Mathematics Education project, led by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), is a regional initiative enhancing primary and secondary math teaching in the Caribbean by boosting teacher capacity in conceptual understanding, gender-responsive pedagogy, and technology integration.
Using blended learning methods and engaging teaching models such as CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) to foster confident, student-centred learning, the project aims to improve teacher capacity and regional math performance across the Caribbean.
Watch the full broadcast from the Government Information Service (GIS), Grenada: commonwealthoflearning.info/3LOafZ9 Ministry of Education Grenada
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At 9 am PST (UTC-8) on 28 January 2026, the VUSSC Voices webinar series will return for its ninth webinar, Transforming Mindset and Enhancing Disability: A Case Study of Inclusive Practices in Gateway Modules at NAMCOL.
Dr Schontal Moore, Adviser: Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) at COL, will be joined by two guest speakers who will present a case study of inclusive practices in gateway modules at the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL).
The webinar will enhance alliances among VUSSC stakeholders, facilitate knowledge sharing and discussion about common challenges faced by Commonwealth Small States in accessing high-quality post-secondary education, and highlight how VUSSC addresses these challenges through ODL.
Key Presenters:
- Professor Jacomina Motitswe, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Inclusive Education, College of Education, Unisa - The University of South Africa
- Mr Bheki Nxumalo, Acting Deputy Director, Advocacy & Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD), Unisa - The University of South Africa
Register now: commonwealthoflearning.info/4bEhAoB
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Online, Distance, and Flexible Learning (ODFL) is opening doors for students who have been shut out of traditional classrooms. For learners who have to balance work, caregiving, disability, or for those who live rurally, ODFL can offer a more equitable path to education. But access alone is not enough.
Doing ODFL right requires teachers, institutions, and administrators to be skilled in developing and delivering course materials that are engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant. While COL works to enhance ODFL outcomes with Commonwealth Member States globally, our recent work with Small Island States in the South Pacific demonstrates the importance of building long-term, trusted partnerships to deliver lasting and sustainable solutions.
Our latest news story highlights COL’s recent work with Tonga National University to strengthen ODFL capacity in the South Pacific region. Read more: www.col.org/news/strengthening-learning-outcomes-in-tonga-with-capacity-building-in-open-distance...
#ODFL #FlexibleLearning #SouthPacificEducation
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