The McCam Child Development Centre in association with the ADHD Support Group presents:Understanding Your Child’s Behaviours:Parenting the Better WayPractical sessions on behaviour management strategies for parentsCOST:$2,500(including break)
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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Day 1April 10, 2013What is the state of violence in our schools and what are the causes?
Day 2April 11, 2013Strategic Solutions
Day 3April 12, 2013Recommendations
Violence has plagued the Jamaican society over the last two decades. In recent times school violence has been an unfortunate phenomenon that detract from the teaching and learning process. During this EduExchange, we will examine the state of violence in schools, the causes, share experiences and identify possible solutions.
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
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:
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.
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
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).
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.
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