THE MINISTRY'S GOALS

In order to facilitate the achievement of the overall vision and mission of the Ministry, in line with the MESC SPP
overall goals and government's principles of transparency and accountability, the following goals have been set
for the Ministry's Corporate Plan:

- To ensure the principles of equity, quality, efficiency, relevancy and sustainability are reflected.

- To provide effective, quality and efficient services.

- To provide an enriching curriculum which
- combines indigenous and global knowledge within a bilingual structure and promotes an international standard of academic achievement;
- is based on and develops existing knowledge, skills and attitudes; and develops an appreciation of the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake.

- To promote the formation of active, interactive and creative pedagogies to:
- ensure the systematic presentation of essential knowledge by means of a sound bilingual methodology;
- develop the ability to analyse knowledge critically in a learning environment which encourages inquiry, debate and independent thought; and
- stimulate imagination and allow for individual expression.

- To establish just and impartial assessment and evaluation methods which:
- seek information which will benefit the student;
- recognise and enhance the development nature of all learning; and,
- enable equitable access throughout the system.

- To recruit, retain and develop an adequate supply of quality teachers and corporate personnel.

- To nurture, promote, revive and preserve Samoan tangible and intangible heritage, language, artistic creativity, cultural values and practices.

- To promote the development of sports through:
- professional development and training;
- health and physical activities; and,
- upgrading sports facilities.