Jamaica

Monique Reynolds
October 28, 2011

Monique Reynolds, Literacy Specialist at Lawrence Tavern Primary, presented on managing behavioural problems at a workshop organized by Jamaica Partners for Educational Progress. She highlighted the impact of behaviour management strategies that foster positive classroom climate. Specific strategies and examples from her experience as an Academic Leader at Camp Summer Plus were identified.

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Stephanie Sewell Brown
October 28, 2011

Stephanie Sewell Brown, Literacy Specialist at Half Way Tree Primary presented at workshop organized by Jamaica Partners for Educational Progress. Her presentation focused on the Four Blocks Approach and supporting strategies for struggling students.

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EduVision Jamaica 2011

Submitted by administrator on Nov 25, 2011 10:08 am

THEME:Sustainable innvovations: New oportunities for education and business collaborationEduVision's focus is to highlight the use of technology for advancing Educational objectives. Its fifth international conference will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, Jamaica on Devember 1 and 2, 2011. The main focus of this year's conference is on opportunities for collaboration between the Education/Training & Business sectors.

Camp Summer Plus: Parents say “thumbs up, thumbs up, thumbs up”

Submitted by Alesia on Oct 31, 2011 10:20 am

The recently concluded Camp Summer Plus organized by the Ministry of Education with support from the USAID/Jamaica Basic Education Project has received outstanding reviews from parents. Grateful parents have expressed how the camp has made a noticeable difference in their children’s outlook over the five-week period. One by one, they spoke at the final weekly parents meeting, telling stories of what they see as transformations in their children’s attitudes and accomplishments.

Instilling Discipline Without Humiliation or Fear Tactics

Submitted by Alesia on Oct 31, 2011 08:46 am

Instilling discipline is a difficult task and it is not uncommon to hear of frustrated caregivers and teachers who resort to tactics that are designed to humiliate, hurt, and instill fear of authority in a child. Some students may even be ridiculed by their peers as a result of methods employed by teachers to maintain order in the classroom. Though well-intentioned, these disciplinary measures:

Camp Summer Plus 2011: A holistic way to stem underachievement

Submitted by Alesia on Oct 28, 2011 19:56 pm

The recently concluded Camp Summer Plus organized by the Ministry of Education with support from the USAID/Jamaica Basic Education Project has received outstanding reviews from parents. Grateful parents have expressed how the camp has made a noticeable difference in their children’s outlook over the five-week period.  One by one, they spoke at the final weekly parents meeting, telling stories of what they see as transformations in their children’s attitudes and accomplishments.

"Moving On Up"! Camp Summer Plus Builds Students' Confidence and Self-Esteem

Submitted by katherine on Oct 28, 2011 06:48 am

Imagine yourself as a grade three student preparing for the Grade Four Literacy Test you will face next year. Imagine the pressure and frustration you would feel if you were so significantly behind academically that you could not spell your name, or even recognize letters.

National Association of Teachers of English - Annual General Meeting

Submitted by Alesia on Oct 19, 2011 17:02 pm

The National Association of Teachers of English (NATE) is inviting all members and interested persons to its Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 28, 2011 at The Auditorium, Caenwood Centre, which is located at 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5.Theme:  Teaching the Short Story as LiteratureRegistration: 8:00 am – 9:00 amCosts:Registration - $1000; Current JET - $400Lunch  - $500; Past JET - $200 (Please note that Lunch orders close at 9:00 am.)Also on sale: Notes on the English B Short Stories - $400Notes on the English B Poems - $400For further information c

A Balanced Approach to Literacy Development: Experiences from USAID Camp Summer Plus Workshop

Submitted by administrator on Oct 19, 2011 11:49 am

We are pleased to present a workshop on the strategies and practices of Camp Summer Plus 2011.

Getting Students to Learn: Academic Leaders Tell Us How

Submitted by Alesia on Oct 14, 2011 05:39 am

“I just want to see them learn and I would do everything to get them to learn. [I have] sleepless nights, just to ensure that they are provided with the [right] learning experiences. [I try to] motivate them and stimulate them, and if one thing is not working [I] try something else. This is my area of specialization and I just love it.”                                                                 Eualee Willis Roberts, Camp Summer Plus Academic LeaderThe entire focus of Camp Summer Plus (CSP) 2011 was moving the children along the literacy continuum.

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