Education

From GSAT to PEP

Submitted by Alesia on Apr 30, 2013 06:53 am

There have been shouts of joy and jubilation in some corners of the society at signs that the Ministry of Education may do away with the annual grade six placement test, in its present form, and renew efforts to find a more ageappropriate and suitable exit examination.However, let us not celebrate as yet, since the Ministry of Education’s decision may probably be a case of exam name-swapping and not much more.The proposed changes to replace the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), including a name-change to the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) test, is a good example of the more things change the m

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St. Joseph's Teachers' College Symposium 2013

Submitted by Alesia on Mar 25, 2013 09:44 am

The Art of Matching Instructions to Learners will be held on April 3 - 4 at St. Joseph's Teachers' College. Early Childhood and Primary school teachers are especially invited.Keynote Speaker: Dr. Winsome Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Teaching CouncilPresenters: include Loris Bennett and Angela Provo from Centennial College, Toronto, Kemouy Bhalai from Brooklyn, NY and other speakers from the Ministry of Education and St. Joesph's Teachers' CollegeWorkshop include:Mathematics

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16 Old Hope Road Kingston 5

Jamaica

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Author: USAID

A brief on the transforming effect of the change from within program on St. Peter Claver Primary School.

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Literacy Symposium 2013

Submitted by Craig on Mar 13, 2013 12:11 pm

THEME: Literacy for Peace, Progress and ProsperitySchool of Education is Hosting Literacy Symposium 2013. Keynote Speakers Professor Gloria Boutte and Professor Beverley Bryan. The conferrence will feature presentations from local and International literacy specialist, workshops and exhibits.SUB THEMES:

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Author: Rosemary Tannock

Date Published: April 1, 2007

Teachers should be aware that although there are many different perspectives on ADHD, there is ample scientific evidence affirming its existence and its detrimental impact on individuals. Classroom practices can make a difference for children with ADHD.

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ASTEP results to be ready next year

Submitted by Alesia on Mar 4, 2013 14:55 pm

Nadisha Hunter, Staff ReporterThe Ministry of Education says the results of a comprehensive review of the Alternative Secondary Transition Education Programme (ASTEP), will be made public within the next two months.ASTEP is a remedial programme for students, who have completed their years at the primary level without achieving mastery of the Grade Four Literacy Test.However, the programme has been assessed as failing to meet its objectives.Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Education Minister Ronald Thwaites said while there is no intention to abandon the programme it needs to be ref

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Start with education - Building consensus, one priority at a time

Submitted by Alesia on Mar 1, 2013 14:16 pm

The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI), an economic policy think tank based at the University of the West Indies, launched its Education Scorecard Report this past week, drawing a number of conclusions and recommendations on the state and prospects of education in Jamaica.The study was done over two years and was supported by the Washington-based Inter-American Dialogue through the Partnership for Educational Revitalisation in the Americas (PREAL).

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Belmont Academy bursting at seams

Submitted by Alesia on Mar 1, 2013 13:28 pm

Barrington Flemming, Gleaner WriterWESTERN BUREAU:THE THREE-YEAR-OLD Belmont Academy in Bluefields, Westmoreland, deemed the island's first centre of excellence, is awaiting word from the Ministry of Education on the promised six classrooms as school numbers continue to increase.Principal Rayon Simpson said while the school has been chalking up a series of successes, the population continues to grow incrementally every year, so the need for additional classroom space is becoming urgent.