Teacher appraisal is needed in our teaching systems in the Caribbean as it garners the support necessary for the development of our skills. Additionally, it would aid in the improvement and effectiveness of our professional practice as educators. #EDTE3404
I feel that Clinical Supervision once per school term would be an asset to the development of teachers which in turn can increase the achievement of students. Having that occasional interaction and collaboration will in my view help teachers to reflect and improve. #EDTE3404
The University of the Virgin islands School of Ed. offers a variety of programs that will spark the interest of any individual. Coming from a teacher Ed program where you were forced to do either primary or secondary Ed, It was a delight to see so many options.@EstherB3476
The associate degree in secondary education is offered under the JBTE for Eastern Caribbean. The programme aims at developing academic and pedagogical knowledge, teaching competence and personal qualities. #EDTE3404
The Master of Teaching is a graduate level teacher education programme offered through OISE at the University of Toronto in Canada. It is a 20 months programme that offers teachers three separate opportunities to engage in practicum. Is this a plus or minus teachers? #EDTE3404
@HarveJacob@JamesOnicka@EstherB3476 Indeed it is, experimenting with new strategies and techniques is always beneficial in the teaching and learning process.
The Craft Model described by Wallace, (1991) is the process of passing information from an expert in the practice of the craft to a novice. Information and skills transferred goes from generation to generation. EDTE#3404
@Tiffothegreat@AndreaVeira5 Although I tend to demonstrate to the class on a whole. I too feel that small group instruction is a very effective approach. #3404
As an educator of the arts my teaching style is more of the Demonstrator. This style allows me to be that role model for my students, by demonstrating a technique and then guiding them through the process helps them to develop and apply those skills demonstrated. #3404