Browsing by Author "George, June"

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    Can the "gown" act as a bridge between the "town" and the school? An analysis of the operations of the PEEPS Project in Trinidad
    (2016-05-10) George, June; Pierre, Phaedra; Alexander, Juliana; Taylor-Ryan, Maureen
    This paper critically assesses the pilot phase of a project mounted at the School of Education, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad campus, (the "gown"), which was designed to enhance the ability of urban parents of primary school children (the "town") to be involved in their children's education. Using three theoretical lenses-ecological systems theory, social capital, and "knotworking," the paper identifies challenges faced, gains accrued, and lessons learnt in the conduct of workshop sessions with parents/guardians of Standard 3 children (aged 9-10 years) at an urban primary school. While highlighting the potential of the strategy for enhancing the development of urban students, the paper suggests that future work should explore the use of community spaces for such workshop sessions, in the quest for fuller use of parents' social capital
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    A comparison of the readability levels of language arts, science and social studies texts in use by students in Standard 5 and Form 1 classes
    (Faculty of Education, The University of the West Indies, 1987-10) George, June; Jules, Vena; Morris, Jeanette
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    Gender differentials in enrolment and achievement: A preliminary analysis of the perfoemance of Trinidad and Tobago students in CXC-CSEC examinations (2000-2004)
    (Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago, 2005-07) George, June
    This study explores gender differentials in academic performance in the education system in Trinidad and Tobago through an analysis of entry levels and results of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) for the period 2000- 2004. It is divided into two parts. The first part examines gender variations in the numbers of students sitting in various CXC examinations at the CSEC General Proficiency and Technical Proficiency levels, while the second part explores gender differentials in achievement in these examinations.
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    Lower Secondary Science Teaching And Learning: Teacher's Characteristics and Perspectives Summary Report
    (School of Education, 2004) George, June
    This study sought to gain a fuller understanding of the characteristics of the teachers engaged in teaching science at the lower secondary level in schools in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as some of the perspectives of these teachers with respect to the teaching of lower secondary science. It also sought to determine what gains, if any, had been made in the eight-year period since a study with somewhat similar aims had been undertaken, with respect to the quality of the provision of the teaching and learning of science at this level.
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    Primary Teacher Education in Trinidad And Tobago
    (School of Education, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, 1998-04) Quamina-Aiyejina, Lynda; Mohammed, Jeniffer; Rampaul, Balchan; George, June; Kallon, Michael; Keller, Carol; Lochan, Samuel
    A baseline study provides a historical overview of the development of the teacher Education system in Trinidad and Tobago, against the background of a description of the country’s education system. An overview of the contemporary teacher education system is also provided, as well as analysis of: 1) teacher education curricula, 2) the quality and effectiveness of teacher education, 3) teacher identities, attitudes and roles, 4) resources of teacher education 5) emerging issues.
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    Report of international symposium on teacher education
    (School of Education, UWI, 2005) George, June; Worrell, Patricia; Quamina-Aiyejina, Lynda
    This report gives the background to the symposium and provides summaries of the proceedings, including the panel discussions, the plenary address, and reports of the discussion groups and the working committees. Appendices include a list of participants and the symposium programme.
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    Report of the Task Force for the removal of the Common Entrance Examination
    (Task Force, Trinidad and Tobago, 1998-09-01) Garcia, Anthony; George, June; Pujadas, Lloyd; Pantin, Gerard; Vasquez, Karen; Keller, Carol; Pargass, Sushill; Elias, Emile; Pantin, Clive; Mahase, Ana; Stanley-Marcano, Janet; Richardson, Rawle; Nagassar, Orlando; Borley, Clive; Taitt, Glenville; Agarrat, Angela; Hussain, Jennifer; Devenish Huggins, Jean; Aqui, Vernon; Manchoon, Curtis; Samuel, Michael; Medina, Everard