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Special and inclusive education in the Eastern Caribbean: policy practice and provision
The National Policy on the Teaching of Reading seeks to establish clear guidelines and principles for the delivery of reading instruction in Barbadian schools. The policy provides a framework for the implementation of curriculum
initiatives in a way that extends literacy opportunities for all students and contributes to national development. The document will provide some background to the issue, outline the general policy to be observed in schools and also identify the specific instructional focus, which should be followed at particular class levels.
A Qualitative Study of School Counseling in Barbados: A Focused Ethnography
The National Policy on the Teaching of Reading seeks to establish clear guidelines and principles for the delivery of reading instruction in Barbadian schools. The policy provides a framework for the implementation of curriculum
initiatives in a way that extends literacy opportunities for all students and contributes to national development. The document will provide some background to the issue, outline the general policy to be observed in schools and also identify the specific instructional focus, which should be followed at particular class levels.
The secondary headship: Perceptions, conceptions, performance and reactions of headteachers in Barbados
The National Policy on the Teaching of Reading seeks to establish clear guidelines and principles for the delivery of reading instruction in Barbadian schools. The policy provides a framework for the implementation of curriculum
initiatives in a way that extends literacy opportunities for all students and contributes to national development. The document will provide some background to the issue, outline the general policy to be observed in schools and also identify the specific instructional focus, which should be followed at particular class levels.
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An Investigation of Education Factors that Foster Social and Economic Growth in Barbados
The Barbados Government has embarked upon a novel approach to governing, coordinating and growing the economy. This new methodology is codified in a series of Country Missions that provide a framework for achieving excellence in our human and societal development. The overall aim is to promote strong, inclusive economic growth that will raise living standards, combat marginalization (especially among young people), and provide greater long-term income security for Barbadians, thus helping to combat crime. A further aim of the initiative is to meet critical development needs by paying attention to areas such as adequate supply of healthy, affordable food, a revitalized and sustainable agriculture sector and quality, affordable health care. Among the avenues identified to pursue these desired outcomes is education. It is posited that quality education can help students to develop attitudes, skills and competencies necessary for national economic growth. These necessary qualities go beyond the acquisition of academic knowledge and certification and encompass the so-called ‘soft’ skills that engender skills such as effective communication, respect for self and others, a spirit of collaboration rather than competition, critical thinking and problem solving.
Behind the numbers: Ending school violence and bullying
In recent years, there has been much speculation about the quality of education in Barbados.
Public debates about the perceived deterioration of the state of education abound in the
media. The Barbadian public speculates about how much erosion in our education system
has resulted from schools having to deal with issues of new immigrants, new policies,
new reform movements, a perceived “top down” approach to school management, student
indiscipline, and teacher dissatisfaction. There is also general concern about academic
apathy among school children and much conjecture about its cause pervades every level of
society, as parents, teachers, and other stakeholders in education look for answers.
The Effectiveness of the Education for Democratic Citizenship in the Caribbean Project
In August 2005, Ministers of Education of OAS Member States adopted the Inter-American Program on Education for Democratic Values and Practices. The main objective of this program is to promote the development of a democratic culture through education. One of the means identified for doing this is through professional development for teachers.
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Computers in Education: Barbadian Children’s Attitudes and Perceptions of Mathematical Applicability
This study investigated the relationship between teacher qualification, years of teachings experience, in-service training, and student achievement on the Common Entrance Examination in Barbados.
The 128 subjects in the study were teacher who taught the Class Four Group in 71 Primary Schools across Barbados. Of these, 84 were females and 42 were males. The subjects’ average age was 18 years. Subjects signed letters of consent before participating in
the study.
The Relationship Between Teacher Qualification, Years of Teaching, In-service Training, and Student Achievement on the Common Entrance Examination in Barbados
This study investigated the relationship between teacher qualification, years of teachings experience, in-service training, and student achievement on the Common Entrance Examination in Barbados.
The 128 subjects in the study were teacher who taught the Class Four Group in 71 Primary Schools across Barbados. Of these, 84 were females and 42 were males. The subjects’ average age was 18 years. Subjects signed letters of consent before participating in
the study.