OECS PD Model 1
applied sector-wide, whether it be
for teachers or teacher educators,
early childhood or tertiary level
educators. In that regard, the
model is aligned to the CARICOM
Human Resource Development
2030 Strategy which similarly has
applications from early childhood
to tertiary education. Further,
both the PD model and the HRD
Strategy have ‘improved quality in
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The Model
delivery’ as a key outcome. There is also
consonance between the PD model and
The four components of the OECS PD
the OECS Development Strategy 2019
Model are intended to work in tandem
– 2028. The second strategic objective
to provide a robust and comprehensive
under Pillar 2 of the document speaks
professional development programme at to promoting inclusive and equitable
various levels – from the personal level to quality education and lifelong learning
the sector level of the education system. opportunities for all. The OECS PD
No one component of the model is more model has a similar objective for both
important than the other. The sum total
teachers and students.
of the experiences intended through the
model is expected to lead to the kinds of
competencies and dispositions required in
teachers to meet students’ needs, improve
engagement and ultimately increase
students’ achievements.
It is expected that the model will be
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Adapted from: Student at the Centre of Learning Framework (https://studentsatthecenterhub.org/interactive-framework/)
Model designed by Ms Rosemarie Lewis, Graphic Artisit of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Education.
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