THE MINISTRY OF Education will be holding consultations islandwide to hear the views of the public as part of the work of the Task Force on Education.This is intended to result in a "consensus around a shared vision for education, which should result in action."
The consultations are the initiative of Minister of Education, Maxine Henry-Wilson who is concerned that Jamaica does not seem to operate within a "philosophy on education."
As such, she is leading the Ministry in this direction in order to gather opinions and develop a philosophy as a step toward strategic reform in education.
According to the Task Force on Education Web site, www.educateja.com, the result of the consultations will lead to: "A national shared vision for education in Jamaica, building on the visions articulated in the MOEYC staff focus groups, at the strategic transformation steering team workshop and the individuals contributing via the website; determine recommended changes required to achieve the vision; and personal commitments to ensure the transformation of education in Jamaica."
Members of the public who wish to attend the consultations are asked to register at the regional offices of the Ministry of Education. Early attendance is also required.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Consultations will be held as follows:
Feb 20 Port Antonio, College of Agriculture, Science and Education
Feb 26 May Pen, Hotel Versalles
Feb 27 Kingston, Knutsford Court Hotel
Mar 4 Montego Bay, Holiday Inn Sunspree
Mar 5 Kingston, Knutsford Court Hotel (for students only)
Mar 11 Ocho Rios, Almond Tree Restaurant
Mar 12 Mandeville, Golf View Hotel
April (date to be announced) Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
