governance enabling a motivated teacher inspiring teachers to inspire learners
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Governance enabling a motivated teacher
Inspiring teachers to inspire learners
Winsome Gordon Ph.D; O.D. J.P.Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Teaching Council, JamaicaDecember 2016
To what extent are education systems different?
Education has remained a socializing institution down the ages and across the world
-Policy making-Accountability-Effectiveness
-Equity-Participation-Transparence
-Autonomy-Remuneration-LegislationGovernance
for Success
Motivated, Effective Teacher Innovates Keeps learning Tries new
technologies Collaborates Leads learner-
centred classroom Has high levels of
job satisfaction Is fair and
approachable
How Does Jamaica Measure Up?Assuring that teachers are masters of their craft – nurturing greatness
Entry level to the profession evolved to a first degree One year mentorship can be extended to two years Strategic needs assessment informed by student performance Instituted Professional Development (P.D.)- 3 professional days per year 63 Quality Education Circles(QECs) as communities of learning Expanding availability for on-line programmes Partnerships with providers for P.D. programmes
Teaching as a true profession – teachers give leadership
National Symposium on the Teaching profession
Standards and appraisal
Code of ethics Excellence in the
teaching profession Career path for
teachers Autonomous
teachers Ensuring quality at
beginning level - mentorship
Innovations by motivated and effective teachers
Simulates, recognizes and rewards excellence
Effective Guidance and Supervision- Collective Accountability
Inspectorate
Education officer
In school
• External assessment
• External support for progress
• Professional support of effective teaching and learning
Timely feedback in all contexts
Opportunities and Terms of Engagement (1)
B. T.
Teacher
H.O.D. Gr. Co.Sr. T.
Master T. Vice.P
Principal
In school
LecturerSr.
Lect.H.O.D
Principal
Jamaica Teaching Council
Out of schoolTeacher Training; Ministry of Education; Jamaica Teaching Council
E.O S.E.O R. Dir.C.E.O
Ch. Ex. O.
National Education Inspectorate CH.INSP.
Remuneration (2)
In government:Remuneration is based on qualification, on
the job requirements and experienceTeachers get a refund of 50% of the cost for
completing a degreeTeachers’ children who qualify for tertiary
institutions get financial support
Jamaica Teaching Council Legislation -Public dialogue
Vision: Excellence, love, service and integrity Mission: To enable the teaching profession to continuously strive for excellence in raising aspirations and achievements that lead to beneficial educational outcomes for all learners)Mandate: Regulate the teaching
profession Provide and oversee
professional development – proactive and predictive (e.g boys’ education; use of technology)
Advocate for the profession and recognize and awards excellence
Maintain a Teacher Management Information System(TMIS)
What the Future Holds – Opportunities and challenges
Challenges – going forward Improved two-way communication channels
with the teaching profession – efficient ICT and TMIS
Promote ongoing research and academic scholarship among teachers
Continued professionalization - Enabling and supporting autonomy for the teaching profession
Approval of JTC legislation Supporting teachers to position themselves
as part of socio-economic advancement
Thank you
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