HIGH FLYER/ HIGH ACHIEVER

http://www.fahan.tas.edu.au/high-achievers?gclid=CNj75crj2rICFQSxnQod_k8A1g

Three things that I pulled from this article that remind me of High Flyer Tutoring Service (HFT).

1. The positive impact a small class size has on learning. That is why we stress one-on-one or small group tutorial. The Jamaican classrooms are woefully overcrowded. "Statistics contained in the 2011 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) revealed that the country's pupil-teacher ratio was 27.7 to 1."
I really do not think this is correct I see so many 30 odd, 40 odd and even as much as 50 odd students in one class.

2. No pre-selection is done. Come as you are; we will help you grow and achieve your greatest potentials. Unlike the 50 most sought after schools in Jamaica, that obtain pre-selected pupils, this school does not. Therefore, you have young ladies of various academic levels. Once you have the right learning environment any child as long as he or she is willing ,can flourish.

3. HIGH FLYER definition HIGH ACHIEVER

Unemployed Teachers

I am tired of hearing about the myriad of teachers who can't find jobs. The modus operandi ofteachers must change to fit the global economy.  The government need about 50 more schools inorder to employ more teachers and assist with the overcrowding in schools.They do not have the money to build these schools. Therefore we have to look around and create opportunites. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120224/letters/letters3.html

"Grow where you are Planted"

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120620/lead/lead1.htmlThat statement is really based on many factors. Minister Thwaites expects that students who are placed in schools that are lacking in the basic necessities must beat the odds and score grade ones and twos like their peers in the traditional high school. Any farmer knows that inorder for a plant to grow and do well it needs the right conditions,likewise the students.

GSAT the "apartheid of the education system",

 hmm!! The minister of Education who is what we call here in Jamaica, " white Jamaican" is comparing our education system with that of the apartheid system.I have never heard it being described as such, however, I do concur. According to the Free Dictionary apartheid is "An official policy of racial segregation formerly practiced in the Republic of South Africa, involving political, legal, and economic discrimination against nonwhites."
  When you look at the non- traditional schools and "failing schools" schools in Jamaica that is exactly where you see the poorer class of people ( who are usually the black ones with low socio-economic status who are placed in these non-traditional and non-performing schools). Contrastly, the "white Jamaicans" and the lighter skin, middle and upper class with high socio-economic status are placed in the traditional, high performing schools.
 As we seek to celebrate Jamaica 50, let us work to eliminate this   "apartheid of the education system"
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120620/lead/lead1.html

Gsat papers

 Here is a website that you are able to download GSAT papers. The only catch is that you have to sign up in order to do the downloads.

http://www.imarksweb.net/book/social+studies+questions+gsat+2012/

Frederick The Great

  "An educated people can be easily governed. " Frederick The Great  Then if this is true I ask myself the question, why then do the politicians spend so little on education? hmmm!! The hardest thing is trying to manage an unruly set of people. Let us not even get to the issue of managing  the ones who think they know and know not! It is simple educate the populace and we will have better compliance according to Frederick The Great .

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The future of work

 The future of work is online. So as educators we must adjust gone are the days when you leave teachers college and you know you are able to secure a government job so that you can secure your pension. High Flyer blog is the place to get information on the education system both locally and internationally. Today we will feature a great website.

LearnBoost is a free online Gradebook and lesson plan software for teachers.
You can manage your classroom, keep track of students' grades, create and manage lesson plans, track attendance, maintain your schedule, import your Google calendars, and more.

www.learnboost.com

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