Rethinking Teacher Education and Teacher Development-this themed issue of the Caribbean Journal of Education has its genesis in research evidence that confirms the impact of teacher quality on students' learning. Some researchers have even argued that it is the determining factor. Given its importance, we are impelled to attend to factors that influence teacher quality, such as teacher professionalism, accountability, and standards.

This study presents the perceptions of three beginning teachers about their experiences as they implement the Revised Primary Curriculum at grades one to three in Jamaican classrooms. The study documents the beginning teachers’ views on their ability to interpret and enact the curriculum using knowledge from their teacher training programmes.