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Teacher
here is much that we can learn from a colony of bees. They are most
industrious and in a single colony, thousands of bees work together
with a singular purpose. As an individual, the strongest bee would
be severely limited in working to achieve the objectives of the
colony. But with joint efforts, bees overcome formidable odds and
achieve outstanding success in producing honey and protecting the
colony. Bees are not driven by pride, selfish ambition or a desire to be the best of the
bees. What drives a bee is the goal of the colony and its heritage within that colony.
The job of a genuine teacher is much like that of a bee. The genuine teacher is
industrious and focused, ever conscious of the community goal of student growth,
development, learning and success. Like-minded genuine teachers follow the Six C’s
of OECS PD.
Teachers collaborating in a collegial
environment would certainly redound to
the success of students entrusted to their
care. That collaboration and collegiality
foster introspection and reflection, creating a fertile environment for expanding
teachers’ repertoire of knowledge, skills, attitudes, aptitudes and strategies for
tackling challenges related to student learning.
The Education Development Management Unit (EDMU) of the OECS Commission
is working to create the environment for a thriving colony of teachers working
towards high quality student achievement. Opportunities have been created for
education officials across the OECS to collaborate on key documents, approaches,
and programme and implementation activities. The EDMU has now established an
online learning hub where teachers , teacher educators and other education officials
can connect and collaborate with the aim of honing their craft and creating a clear
path to high quality achievement for students. What is envisaged is no less than a
colony of teachers hovering together, building materials, ideas, strategies and the
like; all the ingredients for making student learning a clear and present reality. With
that accomplished, we expect sweet results indeed.
Please visit oecslearninghub.com
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