There is an intense debate about the quality of schools that can lead to fruitful outcomes if Jamaicans are willing to embrace excellence. Educators have taken umbrage with the designation of some institutions as failing schools, but they ought to appreciate that failing is a standard like success and without that standard success cannot exist. Instead of grappling with the reality that many students and teachers are mediocre, policymakers and educators downplay failure by arguing that there is more to school than academics. Obviously, schools impart values and positive attitudes, but producing intelligent and work-oriented students is a primary function of schooling. In 2018, the mock PEP exam recorded poor pass rates, and the ministry reported a combination of standard met and standard nearly met to indicate satisfactory performance. That's utter nonsense, students either failed or passed. There is no way the education system can advance when policymakers shamelessly capitulate to mediocrity. To deliver quality education, Jamaica must follow Singapore and Finland by ensuring that the best graduates become teachers and that students are held to rigorous standards.
Thanks for these recent write-ups on Jamaican issues, I hope you continue to publish consistently. Have you heard of the UIC party? If so, what are your thoughts on them/their policies
Thanks for these recent write-ups on Jamaican issues, I hope you continue to publish consistently. Have you heard of the UIC party? If so, what are your thoughts on them/their policies