Towards the professional development of teachers: A Caribbean perspective

Abstract

This paper discusses the operation of a model development by Meta Bogle (1988-89): “A structure for assisting teacher learning and change as self-directed and reflective processes,” which is seen as having the potential for assisting the process of staff development in the Caribbean context. The basic assumption of this model, which aims at developing independent learners and thinkers, is that learners need to be aware of the processes they go through in acquiring content of any kind. Some of the issues and implications involved in managing the procedures attendant on the model are identified.