CTR21 Research Project opens in Aruba
October 30, 2024
The opening conference of the Caribbean Teacher as a Researcher in the 21st Century (CTR21)
marked the official start of the three-year research project in select primary schools across Saba, St.
Eustatius, St. Maarten, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
The CTR21 team proudly welcomed participants of the coaches training alongside directors from
consortium partners Instituto Pedagogico Arubano (IPA), University of Curaçao Dr. Moises Da Costa
Gomez (UoC), University of St. Martin (USM), University of Aruba (UA), and educational partners from
Aruba. Seven inspiring speakers engaged the audience, emphasizing the critical role of collaborative
research within schools, across islands, and throughout the Caribbean. CTR21 project leader Dr.
Gregory Richardson kicked off the event, presenting an overview of the project’s aims and its
significance for education in the Dutch Caribbean.
Dr. Gerard Baars, Director of the Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek (NRO), shared a congratulatory
message via video, underscoring the importance of disseminating research results across the wider
community. Representatives of each institution, Berthson Boekhoudt MSc, Dr. Francis de Lanoy, Dr. Mieke de
Droog, and Dr. Antonio Carmona Baez (via video), spoke on the value of regional collaboration and the sharing
of expertise and practical knowledge to elevate education quality.
Adding to the inspiration, CTR21 program coordinator Melendy Neuman MSc performed a poem titled
"Problema den Practica," reflecting on the role of teachers as critical thinkers in education.
CTR21 course participants were also provided with the book Een onderzoekende houding: werken aan
professionele ontwikkeling by Van der Herik and Schuitema, a practical guide to fostering inquiry-based
thinking among teachers.
The event concluded with invited speakers, Prof. Dr. Joana Duarte of Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Dr. Ton
Klein from Onderwijs, Onderzoek en Adviesbureau Oberon, emphasizing the importance of an inquiry mindset
for educators and evidence-informed teaching practices.
The CTR21 team extends heartfelt gratitude to all collaborators. We are thrilled to begin the four-day
train-the-trainer course, setting the stage for a transformative journey in Caribbean education!
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consortium partners Instituto Pedagogico Arubano (IPA), University of Curaçao Dr. Moises Da Costa
Gomez (UoC), University of St. Martin (USM), University of Aruba (UA), and educational partners from
Aruba. Seven inspiring speakers engaged the audience, emphasizing the critical role of collaborative
research within schools, across islands, and throughout the Caribbean. CTR21 project leader Dr.
Gregory Richardson kicked off the event, presenting an overview of the project’s aims and its
significance for education in the Dutch Caribbean.
Dr. Gerard Baars, Director of the Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek (NRO), shared a congratulatory
message via video, underscoring the importance of disseminating research results across the wider
community. Representatives of each institution, Berthson Boekhoudt MSc, Dr. Francis de Lanoy, Dr. Mieke de
Droog, and Dr. Antonio Carmona Baez (via video), spoke on the value of regional collaboration and the sharing
of expertise and practical knowledge to elevate education quality.
Adding to the inspiration, CTR21 program coordinator Melendy Neuman MSc performed a poem titled
"Problema den Practica," reflecting on the role of teachers as critical thinkers in education.
CTR21 course participants were also provided with the book Een onderzoekende houding: werken aan
professionele ontwikkeling by Van der Herik and Schuitema, a practical guide to fostering inquiry-based
thinking among teachers.
The event concluded with invited speakers, Prof. Dr. Joana Duarte of Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Dr. Ton
Klein from Onderwijs, Onderzoek en Adviesbureau Oberon, emphasizing the importance of an inquiry mindset
for educators and evidence-informed teaching practices.
The CTR21 team extends heartfelt gratitude to all collaborators. We are thrilled to begin the four-day
train-the-trainer course, setting the stage for a transformative journey in Caribbean education!
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