The annual Mathematics Expo has been beneficial in introducing creative methods of teaching the subject, which teachers have brought into the classroom. Mathematics Coordinator for Region 1, Davion Leslie, said there has been tremendous buy-in from teachers of the new teaching methods showcased at the expo over the years. He said it is fascinating to see the extent to which...

The Mico University College is seeking to transform its campus into one that is technologically-driven in an effort to remain relevant and equip its graduates to work in modern settings across the world. Mico President, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, said that while the teachers are excellent when it comes to pedagogy, “the concern is the culture shock they get when they...

Jamaica is to benefit from a five-year programme being undertaken by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to support  early grade reading among children in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. The LAC READS Capacity programme will provide technical assistance to the Jamaican Government and other key stakeholders, to enhance efforts to boost early reading outcomes, particularly for...

Hundreds of educators are expected to participate in The Mico University College’s 2016 Research Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 16. The annual event will be held at the institution’s Marescaux Road campus in Kingston under the theme: ‘Vision 2030 and Beyond: Implications of the National Education Inspectorate (NEi) Report, 2015’. Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz...

Strengthening parenting skills, particularly at the foundational level, will be a major area of focus for newly appointed Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. This, he said, is in order to ensure that students are socially and mentally prepared for the formal education system. “Our objective is that we get the parenting right and so...

Principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Montego Bay, Paul Adams, says the institution will launch its 2016-2021 development plan later this year, to take the teaching-learning process to another dimension. Speaking to JIS News, Mr. Adams said the launch of the plan forms a major part of the school’s 40th anniversary celebration activities, to be held during the...

Oneal McLeod, a teacher at Godfrey Stewart High School in Westmoreland, is the 2016 Mathematics Teacher of the Year 2016. He was named as the winner of the coveted award during the National Mathematics Forum on March 8, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. “Words can’t explain how I am feeling right now,” said an elated Mr. McLeod in an...