Description
Universal Primary Education is one of the focuses of the Commonwealth's education programme 2003-2006.
A quality early childhood education system offering quality learning opportunities for children is the foundation for all other levels of schooling. Research reinforces the view that children who receive appropriate early childhood education are less likely to repeat grades and to drop out of school at a later stage.
This is the first in a series of publications on Good and Promising Practices in Achieving Universal Primary Education (UPE) being produced by the Commonwealth Secretariat's Education Section in conjunction with Ministries of Education and civil society partners.
Contents
Abbreviations
Foreword
Introduction
Access to Pre-Primary and Primary School Education in Jamaica
Inclusion
Describing the Challenges, Emphasising the Positive: The Jamaica Teacher Association’s Early Childhood Conference – Summarised Presentations
Chapter 1: The Significance of the Early Years
Introduction
Summary of ‘The Significance of the Early Years’, by Dr Maureen Samms-Vaughan
How the Child’s Brain Develops
Implications of the Research for Jamaican Society
Good Practice for Teachers
Chapter 2: Supporting Child Development
Introduction
Summary of ‘Supporting Child Development’ by Ms Alison Anderson
Transferring Children ‘From Risk to Resilience’
Good Practice for Teachers
Chapter 3: The Parent Partnership
Introduction
Summary of ‘Parent Partnership’ by Grace-Camille Munroe
Chapter 4: School Transition
Introduction
School Transition by Mrs Pauline Ritchie
Achievements of the Transition Project
Good Practice in the Transition Project
Recommendations