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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
Dr. Alvis Glaze addresses educators and stakeholders during a three-day workshop being held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel).
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Nassau, Bahamas - In an effort to improve learning and achievement levels in schools, educators and stakeholders are participating in a three-day workshop.
Held under the theme, ‘Improving student achievement: Supervising literacy, numeracy and character development in your district or school, the workshop is being conducted by Dr. Elvis Glaze, CEO of the Toronto Literacy & Numeracy Institute. The workshop is being held March 7 – 9 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort.
Calling the event a ‘timely and encouraging’ one, Minister of Education the Hon. Desmond Bannister said the workshop coincides with the Ministry’s objectives.
Carolyn Hall-Knowles, Education Officer Special Services/Special Education Section is presented a book by Dr. Alvis Glaze during a three-day workshop being held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. (BIS/Photo Raymond A. Bethel)
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“In 2009, we called for renewed emphasis on the three R’s of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic so that we could concentrate on raising the literacy and numeracy levels of our students,” said Mr. Bannister. “Additionally, we called for students to conduct themselves with respect and responsibility so as to encourage the development of good character and values in our children.”
He said officials at the Ministry of Education are ‘pleased’ that some of these objectives have started to materialise in concrete ways. “Your presence demonstrates your willingness to embrace positive change and to lead the way in implementing the same,” said Mr. Bannister.
With words of encouragement to continue to press on with their efforts, Mr. Bannister urged the educators and stakeholders to ‘recommit themselves to supporting the improvement of student achievement.’
“Use this opportunity to reflect our programmes in literacy, numeracy and character development throughout our school system.”
Mr. Bannister said that as school districts throughout the world grapple with understanding ways to achieve success, Dr. Glaze’s insights in education will prove to be ‘productive and meaningful.’
Mrs. Michelle Sears, Professional Development Officer at the Ministry of Education chats with Dr. Alvis Glaze. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel).
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“Dr. Glaze is no stranger to the educational environment,” he said. “She is very knowledgeable and clearly understands that formal training must be tapered with extensive experience.
Dr. Glaze has served as a commissioner on the Ontario Royal Commission on Learning. She is also the founding CEO of the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Institute. In addition, she was chosen by the Canadian Government to assist with educational reform in South Africa and has worked with educators in the United States, The Caribbean, Britain, Germany and New Zealand. Originally from Jamaica, Dr. Glaze has been living in Canada for over 30 years.
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