Trinidad


 * Past PO Participants write about Trinidad and Tobago:**
 * S. Marques ** (2012 ** ) - [[file:S. Marques.pdf|S. Marques.pdf]] **
 * Newspaper Article (2012) - [[file:Trinidad Article 2012.pdf|Trinidad Article 2012.pdf]]**
 * N. van Woudenberg (TL 2014) -** **[[file:Trinidad&Tobago.pdf|Trinidadandtobago]] or slideshow -** Trinidad & Tobago 2014


 * Tips from D. Arts (taken from the internet):**
 * **Temperature**: Because of Trinidad's southerly location, temperatures are equable year-round. Its average daily temperature is 27°C (80°F). Average humidity hovers around 75%. The only real seasons in Trinidad and To­bago are the rainy season (June to November) and the dry season (December to May). The high season is January to March because of Carnival. Sitting outside the hurricane belt, the islands generally don’t experience the severe storms like the northerly islands.
 * **Money** - The Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) is the official currency of Trinidad and Tobago. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively TT$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is subdivided into 100 cents. Its predecessor currencies are the Trinidadian dollar and the Tobagan dollar.
 * **Accommodations -** Accommodations are cheaper in summer.
 * **Electricity**- Electricity in Trinidad and Tobago is 115 Volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. If you have a device that does not accept 115 Volts at 60 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. There are three main types of voltage converters. Resistor-network converters will usually be advertised as supporting something like 50-1600 Watts. They are light-weight and support high-wattage electrical appliances like hair dryers and irons. However, they can only be used for short periods of time and are not ideal for digital devices. Transformers will have a much lower maximum Watt rating, usually 50 or 100. Transformers can often be used continuously and provide better electricity for low wattage appliances like battery chargers, radios, laptop computers, cameras, mp3 players and camcorders.
 * **Standard of living -**
 * **Taxis**- Trinidad and Tobago has an extensive network of highways and roads connecting most points of the islands, which makes it relatively easy to get around. Cars, taxis and privately owned minibuses, called maxi taxis, are the most popular form of transport on the islands. Moving between Trinidad and Tobago is "no problem" with a daily ferry service between Port of Spain and Scarborough. You can find a taxi almost anywhere in Trinidad and Tobago. Recognisable from private cars by the "H" on their licence plates, there are many taxi stands. Private taxi companies are listed in the telephone directory. There are also taxis run by individuals, but with fixed fares and routes. These can be found at marked stands. Fares are regulated by the various taxi associations, but are usually inexpensive. You should confirm the fare with the driver before starting for your destination. Requests for transport to areas off the taxi's designated route will incur an additional charge on the set fare.
 * **Entertainment** - Caroni Bird Sanctuary (home of the Scarlet Ibis), Asa Wright Nature Centre (rain forest), Tobago Forest Reserve, Englishman's Bay (a mysteriously uncrowded beach that is great for swimming and snorkeling), Little Tobago (a tiny island off the coast of Tyrrel's Bay, also known as Bird of Paradise, that has been transformed into a wildlife reserve), Argyle Falls (600 foot waterfall)
 * **Food -** There are many restaurants in Trinidad - ranging from fast-food to elegant dining.
 * **Etiquette -** Dress well, like you would for the office. Suits and ties for men and dressy outfits for women, including pantsuits, are usually acceptable. Sleeveless numbers aren't normally chosen for office wear even though the climate can be very warm. When in public, casual wear is usually jeans or dress pants and tee shirts or polos. Walking along streets and visiting shops in swim wear is simply unacceptable. General good manners when yawning, sneezing or coughing are used in public or meetings, followed by "Excuse me". The handshake is the proper greeting while being introduced, whether you're men or women.
 * **Teaching** -
 * **Other:** The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) manage a daily ferry service providing transport for passengers between Port of Spain and Scarborough. Services on board the vessels include dining and bars. The PATT operates two fast ferries - the T&T Express and the T&T Spirit - on the route. The crossing takes approximately 2 ½ hours. Return tickets cost TT$100 (about US$16) for the fast ferry and TT$75 (about US$12) for a place aboard the conventional vessel. You can also check flights with Caribbean Airlines. It is about a 20 minute flight and costs around $30 CND (2014).

//Power Writing -// After having modelled how to use graphic organizers (Power Writing) to teach students to write with purpose, my Trinidadian co-tutor, re-taught the lesson to ensure our participants fully understood the concept. They practiced writing a paragraph using the graphic organizer to demonstrate their understanding. Running Records - and
 * Course Outline and Lesson Plans (2014) - [[file:CourseSchedule2014.pdf|Course Schedule]]**
 * Teaching Video Samples: **

Informal Reading Inventory - Health & Family Life - Language Arts - and Mathematics - Science - and  and  and Social Studies -
 * Curriculum Documents:**