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