Media Production
This professional development videos were developed through the Solomon Islands Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) - a partnership between the Governments of Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand.
Video 1: Child Protection - this video provides essential guidance for teachers on identifying and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect in the classroom.
Video 2: Attendance Strategies - this video explores practical approaches for improving student attendance and addressing barriers that prevent children from coming to school regularly.
Video 3: Children with Special Needs - this video promotes inclusive education practices that ensure all children, regardless of their abilities, have access to quality education as outlined in the Education Act 2023. It demonstrates how teachers can adapt their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child and create welcoming, accessible learning environments.
Video 4: Year 3 Mathematics - this video showcases effective teaching strategies for Year 3 mathematics, demonstrating how to make mathematical concepts engaging and accessible for young learners. Teachers will observe practical classroom techniques that help students build strong foundational skills in mathematics through interactive and hands-on learning approaches.
Video 5: Year 4 Mathematics - this video focuses on Year 4 mathematics instruction, particularly emphasizing the teaching of fractions through visual and practical methods. Teachers will learn how to help students understand concepts like numerators and denominators while using drawing and visual representations to enhance comprehension and retention.
Video 6: Year 5 Mathematics - this video demonstrates advanced mathematics teaching techniques for Year 5 students, showing how to build upon earlier mathematical foundations with more complex concepts. Teachers will observe effective classroom management and instructional strategies that engage older primary students in mathematical thinking and problem-solving.
Video 7: Teacher Manual - the Teacher Manual video introduces teachers to the proper use and application of curriculum teacher manuals. It demonstrates how these essential resources can enhance lesson planning, improve teaching quality, and ensure consistent delivery of the national curriculum.
Video 8: Storing Educational Resources - this video provides practical guidance on the proper storage and maintenance of educational resources including manuals, guides, and books. Teachers and school administrators will learn best practices for organizing and preserving teaching materials to ensure their longevity and accessibility for current and future educators.
Video 9: School Survey - this video explains the importance of school surveys in educational planning and introduces the SIEMIS digital system that is used by the ministry for data collection. Teachers and principals will understand how to complete school surveys effectively and how this information supports decision-making and resource allocation across the education system.
Video 10: Education Act and Parent-Teacher Collaboration - this video explores the key principles of the Education Act and emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and communities.
Video 11: Hygiene at School - this video addresses the critical importance of maintaining good hygiene practices in schools to promote student health and wellbeing. Teachers will learn how to integrate hygiene education into daily school routines and create environments that support healthy habits among students.