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Sub-Components
Curriculum Implementation sub-component
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Preparation of materials and training of 9,907 teachers in
the use of the Revised Primary Curriculum |
Production of materials for the training of teachers of Grades
1-6 has been completed, as well as the production of supplementary
materials in the form of a general training manual. A manual
for teachers of multi-grade schools is being undertaken. Two
workshops were held with teachers selected from 48 schools,
to review materials previously produced and to formulate multi-grade
lesson plans for inclusion in the draft manual. |
The revision of the multi-grade manual was included in the
project’s activities as these represent 30 per cent of
primary schools, and without specialised treatment the training
being provided would not have met the needs in these schools. |
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Student Assessment
Sub-component
| PESP physical targets |
Status to date |
Comments |
| 1,000 SBA co-ordinators trained |
506 school-based co-ordinators trained from four regions this
financial year |
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| Training of teachers in assessment |
All teachers have been trained in assessment with the exception
of Grade 6 teachers who have not yet attended the cluster training
workshops. |
Grade 6 teachers were, however, exposed to five days of orientation
training in Summer 2003. |
| Grades 3, 4 and 6 tests revised in keeping with the RPC |
Revision of the Language Arts component of the Grade 6 test
has been completed and is awaiting approval. |
This is a work-in-progress as consultants continue collaboration
with the Student Assessment Unit. |
| Automation of GSAT registration and placement process within
the MOEYC completed |
Work has commenced to build capacity and define the processes
for the automation. Provision of the necessary equipment to
further enable the process is outstanding. |
Finalisation of the activity is scheduled for 2004. Plans
have commenced to obtain the necessary equipment to enable this
process within the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture
(MOEYC). |
| Grade Book and Procedures Manual developed and implemented |
The unit is currently reviewing the prototypes, which were
collected as the basis for a design. |
The Grade Books are continuous assessment report cards. |
| Standards to interpret GSAT scores and continuous assessment
revised |
Literacy and numeracy scales were derived and used as a basis
for enumerating children who are ready for Grade 7. |
Validation of these indices remain outstanding. |
| Test items based on the RPC developed |
Work has started on the writing of items based on the RPC. |
Item writing is a continuous activity. |
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Instructional
Technology Sub-component
| PESP physical targets |
Status to date |
Comments |
| I.T. Pilot in 15 schools conducted and resource
centres established |
All 15 schools have already been selected. Equipment
needed has been delivered to schools. The principal and one
teacher from each school have been trained in basic computer
literacy. Participants have been trained in using computers
for applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database,
presentation, Internet and integrating the use of these tools
into curriculum delivery. Teachers are already integrating the
use of computers in the teaching/learning process to varying
degrees. These uses range from making whole class presentations
to student hands-on group work, to creating learning materials.
Work is to be done in collaboration with consultants from the
University of Technology (Utech) and ECS International. |
Schools
have received packages including computers, Alpha Smarts,
laptops, printers, UPS, trolleys and televisions, based on
the category in which they fall. The schools involved in this
pilot are: 1) Padmore All-Age
2) Trench
Town Primary
3) Spring
Garden Primary
4) Clydesdale
Primary
5) Oracabessa
Primary
6) Philadelphia
All-Age
7) Barracks
Road Primary
8) Catherine
Hall Primary and Infant
9) Sir Clifford
Campbell Primary
10) Bethlehem
All-Age and Infant
11) Snowdon
All-Age
12) Ewarton
Primary
13) Frankfield
Primary
14) Port
Henderson Primary and 15) St. Johns Primary. |
| Use of low-cost interactive radio technology in the teaching
of Mathematics at the Grade 2 level in six schools. |
This activity has not started. |
Scheduled start is in 2004. |
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Text Book and Supplementary
Materials Subcomponent
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Provide storage cupboards for 800 primary schools islandwide
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800 storage cupboards were purchased. Distribution will commence
in 2004. |
The contract was awarded to Neveast Supplies Ltd in the amount
of $5,444,000. |
| Provide supplementary reading materials in 509 schools islandwide |
Tender for supply of these books closed in November 2003.
Evaluation and the process for award of contract are in progress.
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It is expected that the contract will be awarded by January
2004. |
| Conduct study on materials needed to support the RPC |
A study was conducted and the report accepted. Implementation
of the findings is in progress. The study recommended the use
of some non-text materials for the integrated portion of the
curriculum (Grades 1-3). |
A study was conducted and the report accepted. Implementation
of the findings is in progress. The study recommended the use
of some non-text materials for the integrated portion of the
curriculum (Grades 1-3). |
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Literacy Intervention
Strategies
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Literacy programme developed inclusive of materials and islandwide
implementation begun |
In excess of 400 books have been reviewed to determine their
cultural relevance and appropriateness for the RPC. Review of
MOEYC and Caribbean Materials is also being conducted. Both
local and international consultants have been contracted and
work is in progress. A portfolio of local and international
literacy materials that may be used in the development of materials
at Grades 1-3 has been compiled. |
Both national and international consultants have started work
on the design of a strategy in keeping with MOEYC guidelines
for literacy intervention. |
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Professional Development
(In-service) Sub-component
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Establishment of ‘Demonstration Schools’ |
· The MOEYC ratified 21 demonstration schools,
which are attached to seven colleges offering primary programmes.·
Sensitisation/orientation meetings were held with stakeholders,
which included regional directors and territorial officers;
principals of teachers’ colleges, and principals and chairpersons
of demonstration schools.· Schools have submitted their
school activity plans and work has commenced on these activities,
many of which include literacy-oriented tasks. The schools are
to receive grant funds to enable implementation and documentation
of best practices. |
The teachers’ colleges and schools designated
as ‘Demonstration Schools’ linked to their colleges
are: 1. St. Josephs Teachers’ College: a) St. Peter Claver
Primary b) St. Richards Primary c) St. Francis Primary2. Mico
Teachers’ Collegea) Mico Practising b) Half-Way-Tree Primary
c) Allman Town Primary3. Shortwood Teachers’ College (Early
Childhood extends into Grades 1 & 2 and, therefore, they
will be using the RPC.)a) Shortwood Practicing b) Constant Spring
Primaryc) Drew’s Avenue Primary4. College of Agriculture,
Science and Education: a) Boundbrook Primary b) Norwich Primaryc)
Ken Wright Primary5. Moneague Teachers’ College: a) Moneague
Primary b) Claremont All-Age c) Golden Grove All-Age6. Sam Sharpe
Teachers’ College: a) Howard Cooke Primary b) Granville
All-Age c) Bogue Hill All-Age 7. Bethlehem Moravian College:
a) St. Alban’s All-Age b) Bethlehem All-Age c) Schoolfield
All-Age |
| Revision of teachers’ colleges primary curriculum |
Two drafts of the curriculum have been presented and training
started in summer 2003. |
The curriculum is expected to be finalised by February 2004. |
| Evaluation of the rationalisation of primary teachers’
colleges |
The rationalisation process of the teachers’ colleges
was completed with the graduation of the final batch of non-primary
graduands in 2002. International and national consultants have
been contracted to conduct the evaluation of the rationalisation
of the teachers’ colleges and are presently working. |
The rationalisation process of the teachers’ colleges
was completed with the graduation of the final batch of non-primary
graduands in 2002. International and national consultants have
been contracted to conduct the evaluation of the rationalisation
of the teachers’ colleges and are presently working. |
| 70 lecturers complete fellowship for training at Masters (60)
and Doctoral (10) levels |
In year one: Six awards were made, four for Masters, two for
Doctorates.For year two: Twenty-seven awards were made. Twelve
awards were made for studies at the Master’s Level, 11
awards were for Master of Philosophy, and four for Doctoral
studies. |
Lecturers continue their programmes of study.Most of the awardees
have commenced their study programmes. The remainder is scheduled
to start by January 2004. |
| Development of Strategic Plan |
Work in collaboration with the national consultant, Tertiary
Unit and the National Task Force established to provide guidance
for the activities of this sub-component scheduled to begin
in January 2004. |
Dr. N. George was contracted to provide technical assistance
for this activity. |
| International conference EduVision 2003 |
A conference was held from November 4 to 7, 2003 in Montego
Bay, Jamaica. Partners for the conference were MOEYC, IOE, UWI
and JTA. The conference examined issues under the theme “Enhancing
Teaching and Learning Through Partnership and Technology Innovation”. |
The conference was attended by over 500 persons locally and
from overseas. The conference was deemed to be successful and
it is proposed to establish this as a biennial calendar event. |
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Professional Development
(Pre-service) Sub-component
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Development of a Professional Development Protocol and Strategic
Plan |
The framework for a protocol for Professional Development
is complete and presentation of protocol to interest groups
done to inform final design. |
The protocol is expected to be finalised by mid-2004 |
| Training of teachers in the use of the RPC |
All teachers at primary level islandwide received training
in implementation of the RPC at Grades 1 - 6. |
9,907 teacher trained |
| Training of administrators and principals |
619 principals from all regions have been trained in the use
of the RPC to enable better instructional supervision. |
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| Beginning teachers mentorship programme conducted |
A beginning teachers’ induction programme has commenced.
The activity started with the identification of schools for
year one of the programme, the selection of mentors and a one-day
training exercise of 133 mentors from all regions was conducted.
These mentors will work with 73 beginning teachers. Follow-up
training for mentors and training for beginning teachers will
commence in February 2004. To date 32 schools have been brought
into this programme. A mentorship training manual has been developed
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A beginning teachers’ induction programme is being implemented
to provide new teachers with a systematic structure to support
and assist them to better understand their professional responsibilities.The
programme is to be implemented in all primary schools by the
end of the project. |
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Education
Management Information System (EMIS)
Sub-component
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Education Management Information System established via: EMIS
connect and finance, personnel and infrastructure web enabled
databases established |
As a precursor to setting up the EMIS a State of Technology
Study was conducted. The following is the outcome of the study:1)
Repositioning of the Management Information System Department
within the structure of the MOEYC with an expanded role, necessitating
a new structure within the department.2) Modification to Terms
of Reference for the contracting of an Education Management
Information System consulting firm3) Electrical specification
to support the EMIS.Negotiations with consultants to develop
the EMIS was completed and approval for award is being obtained. |
Projected start date for work to begin with the EMIS is the
first quarter of 2004. |
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Absenteeism
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| 100 schools implementing interventions to improve attendance
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100 schools with low attendance have been selected for the
design of interventions to deal with the issue. All 100 schools
had orientation sessions where they were sensitised about the
planned intervention.A local consultant firm Global Management
Services has been awarded a contract to provide technical assistance
and training to pilot schools in implementing intervention strategies. |
A group of six persons representing the MOEYC and its regional
offices, selected schools and the Jamaica Teachers’ Association
(JTA) conducted study tours to Mexico and Brazil to view programmes
aimed at improving attendance in those countries. Where appropriate
some of the interventions observed are to be adopted in the
schools selected. |
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Site-based
Management and Governance Sub-components
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Establish 12 Lighthouse Schools to pilot school-based governance
model |
12 schools from across the six regions of the MOEYC have been
selected. These 12 schools have been sensitised about the concept
and the expectations, and responsibilities have been defined. |
The Lighthouse Schools are:1) Mona Primary2) Alpha Primary,
3) Grants Pen Primary4) Windsor Primary 5) Bounbrook Primary
6) Bamboo Primary and Junior High,7) Retreat Primary8) Wakefield
Primary9) Somerton All-Age10) Middle Quarters All-Age11) Old
England Primary12) Friendship Primary |
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Consultants have been contracted to fully develop and assist
in the implementation of the concept of site-based Management.
Regional offices are to play an integral role to ensure sustainability
of the concept. |
The international and national consultants contracted to this
sub-component are CONSIA Consultants and Michael Morrissey respectively. |
| National Council on Education (NCE) to train school board
members in 800 primary schools who would normally not be trained
by them |
180 board members representing 30 schools have been trained
during financial year 2003/04. |
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School
District Pilot
| PESP physical targets |
Status to date |
Comments |
| School District Pilot conducted and programme evaluated |
The executives of the MOEYC are reviewing activities in this
sub-component and an impact analysis study has been commissioned
to aid this process. |
Information will be made available as decisions are taken. |
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Principals
Diploma Programme
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| 700 principals complete local-based diploma programme |
188 principals out of a targeted 235, commenced training in
June 2003. The programme is offered locally from four sites
and is scheduled to be completed in April 2004. |
Next year the sub-component plans to train in excess of 283
principals. The programme provides customised management training
to participants. The second cadre of 283 principals will commence
training in May 2004. Graduation for the first cadre is planned
for June 2004. The programme is to be institutionalised at the
end of the project. |
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Institutional Strengthening
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Training programmes:30 short term6 long term |
Two officers have gone on long-term fellowships. One officer
pursued studies in Instructional Technology and Media, while
the other studied Educational Planning. Fourteen officers have
undertaken short-term courses in Instructional Technology, Mentoring,
Guidance, Teacher Education, and Management Information System. |
All fellowships undertaken fall within the context of capacity
strengthening for the Ministry’s succession plan. |
| 180 officers to receive management training |
Proposals for the four prequalified institutions will be opened
on December 18, 2003. Training is scheduled to start February
2004. |
This programme is also being offered to give support to the
succession plan. |
| Internship and mentorship programmes |
A programme has been designed and persons have been asked
to serve as mentors for pairing with individuals identified
in need of mentoring. At the same time officers with demonstrated
aptitude and interest are to be given opportunity to serve a
period of internship for a particular post that will become
vacant in the near term. |
This is yet another tool being used to support the Ministry’s
succession plan. |
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Construction
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Construction, extension and replacement of 12 primary schools |
All sites have been secured for phase one schools. The pre-contract
work has been completed for phase one and will go to tender
by January 2004. The pre-contract work for phase two is 40 per
cent complete, only the site for Fruitful Vale Primary in Portland
is outstanding for phase two. |
The present site for the Fruit Vale Primary School was rejected
by the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) because
it is flood prone. Negotiations with owners of alternative sites
are in progress. |
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School-based Maintenance
Programme
| PESP
physical targets |
Status
to date |
Comments |
| Principals islandwide trained to implement the School-based
Maintenance Programme (SBMP) |
Approximately 70 per cent of principals have been trained.
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The implementation of the programme is subject to funds being
made available on the recurrent budget. |
| Implementation of SBMP |
The programme has been developed and is being implemented
in two schools. |
PESP did the design of the programme. |
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