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Main Activities Organised By B.U.T.
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Professional Development |
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Training workshops,
seminars and conferences are organised on a regular basis to provide
teachers with opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge in areas
such as Special Education, Reading, Classroom Management, Women's Affairs
etc.
- The Union has entered into
an arrangement with Union College of New York whereby members participate
in an exchange programme. BUT members are offered one year scholarships to
compete Masters programmes in areas such as REading, Mathematics, Science
and Special education. Ten-week scholarships are also offered.
- Until recently basic
computer courses were offered to members by BUT.
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| Social And Welfare |
- Organisation of Teachers
Week activities namely the President's Reception for stewards and
specially invited guests.
- Organisation of an annual
function for retired members of the union.
- There is currently a
Student Leaders Congress. Students from various secondary schools are
involved in the planning of programmes; discussion of topical issues and
current developments affecting them; visiting of shut-in members of the
community and other social and welfare activities.
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| Sports |
- Teams sponsored by BUT
compete in hockey, volleyball, cricket and dominoes
- The BUT organises the
annual Primary Schools Athletic Championships
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| Cultural |
- Activities in this area
include: karaoke sessions, a revival of a teachers' choir and the planning
of a calypso worksho
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 February 2008 )
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