What curriculum? The reality is for many of the subjects taught, the government doesn't even have a full curriculum. Many teachers have to search online or develop their own scope and sequence as to what they will teach for the year which leads to inconsistencies and a lack of preparation in key areas. Establishing a full curriculum for every subject taught from K to 12 can help greatly.
Sands really needed a petition to address this? And what about Nassau?<br/> By the way Sands, will you ever state "specifically" what your plans are to remedy this and other ills?
Actually, though expansive gadgetry if not used appropriately to match curriculum goals can be a waste, the old "chalk and talk" method is highly out-of-date. Most schools internationally are moving away from the lecture style methodology to a more collaborative learning approach. <br/><br/> I think Jeff Lloyd is moving in the right direction, though I prefer the 'one laptop-per-child' initiative. (Where 'bare bones' inexpensive mini laptops - roughly $100 are loaded with electronic text and workbooks that children can use and also make use of (either state sponsored- or on a payment plan that once completed - they get to keep the device.) Government also spends quite a bit on text books which students have to share which can be a bit of a waste every year. <br/> The flipped classroom is also becoming widely used internationally where teachers create learning videos that students follow at home and complete "home-work" during class time instead. That way, they can watch videos over and over until they fully grasp the concept (e.g. Long division) and complete the practice problems that would normally be home-work at school for immediate teacher feedback.
tell_it_like_it_is says...
What curriculum? The reality is for many of the subjects taught, the government doesn't even have a full curriculum. Many teachers have to search online or develop their own scope and sequence as to what they will teach for the year which leads to inconsistencies and a lack of preparation in key areas. Establishing a full curriculum for every subject taught from K to 12 can help greatly.
On Results expose failing schools
Posted 1 September 2017, 11:53 a.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Sands really needed a petition to address this? And what about Nassau?<br/>
By the way Sands, will you ever state "specifically" what your plans are to remedy this and other ills?
On Hospital bed petition wins Sands’ support
Posted 25 August 2017, 4:19 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Anything that seems too good to be true...
On Scam warning: Police alert as second scheme fails
Posted 25 August 2017, 10:18 a.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Actually, though expansive gadgetry if not used appropriately to match curriculum goals can be a waste, the old "chalk and talk" method is highly out-of-date. Most schools internationally are moving away from the lecture style methodology to a more collaborative learning approach. <br/><br/>
I think Jeff Lloyd is moving in the right direction, though I prefer the 'one laptop-per-child' initiative. (Where 'bare bones' inexpensive mini laptops - roughly $100 are loaded with electronic text and workbooks that children can use and also make use of (either state sponsored- or on a payment plan that once completed - they get to keep the device.)
Government also spends quite a bit on text books which students have to share which can be a bit of a waste every year. <br/>
The flipped classroom is also becoming widely used internationally where teachers create learning videos that students follow at home and complete "home-work" during class time instead. That way, they can watch videos over and over until they fully grasp the concept (e.g. Long division) and complete the practice problems that would normally be home-work at school for immediate teacher feedback.
On Teachers pay hike promise
Posted 24 August 2017, 3:17 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Hold on though...who took the time to record this on video? Did they post it on Facebook before calling the police? 'Cause that's just warped!
On Two held after woman ‘thrown in car trunk’
Posted 22 August 2017, 6:07 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Isn't it a bit early for this? (Even if they weren't associated with the PLP.) The FNM was in power for about 3 months. What y'all protesting already?
On We Rise group to protest govt’s lack of progress
Posted 22 August 2017, 6:03 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Sumtin jus ain't right, 'da ain no mosquito bite!
On FINCO suffers $10.9 million ‘reversal’ into losses
Posted 22 August 2017, 5:59 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Does anyone *smell* a scapegoat?
On BPL’s manager relationship in near disrepair
Posted 22 August 2017, 5:57 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Oh boy, here we go again! Can we ever get this right?
On Stephen Dillet Primary to open one week late
Posted 17 August 2017, 5:15 p.m. Suggest removal
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Amen. Especially the BUT, which is one I can think of immediately in that regard.
On Unions warn govt - be very careful
Posted 16 August 2017, 2:09 p.m. Suggest removal