JTA president, Paul Adams. - File TODAY MARKS the beginning of 'Education Week', and Paul Adams, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, is calling on the various stakeholders in the education system to focus more on issues that will result in "quality education."
With the theme being, 'Information Technology and the Delivery of Quality Education', Mr. Adams said there was a growing awareness worldwide that the use of new information and communications technologies were critical in the delivery of quality education to students.
He said communication technology was not just a means, but an embodiment of a culture and a new way of understanding the problems in societies.
"The systematic use of the new technologies will transform the teaching and learning processes and organise the education system," he said, adding that despite the emerging role of technology, there were other important factors necessary for the delivery of quality education.
These factors, Mr. Adams said, include having highly qualified teachers who were properly remunerated, having the conditions which promoted effective teaching and learning, getting parents' involvement and the commitment of civil society, and also the support of the private sector.
"Let us commit ourselves to do our part in ensuring that this and future generations of children and young people are given the best possible opportunities to become productive citizens and contribute to the sustained development of this country," he said.
