Education in Emergencies: Models of Curriculum Implementation for the Reopening of Schools: 2nd Edition
Date
2021-08
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Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Jamaica
Abstract
This document presents as a guide, models of curriculum implementation considered critical to the reorganization of learning amidst the physical distancing requirements. The alignment of each area with national curriculum focus was informed by its espoused values and principles and the general learner centred practice required for a quality education programme even in the context of Education in Emergencies (EiE). The Blended/Distance Education Model adopted should allow for all students to benefit from meaningful and appropriate learning experiences bearing in mind the need to cater to the development of the whole person, especially as the crisis situation continues to bring to the fore the interdependent nature of each domain of human development. Additionally, education in the current context requires serious attention to practices that are inclusive and encourage a lifelong learning focus, as conveyed by national policies, strategic frameworks and plans. This is because the crisis has been revealing the need to adopt an approach to distance learning that will help learners to become more selfdirected learners who are able to work collaboratively with others as critical thinkers and creative problem solvers.
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education in emergencies, curriculum implementation, COVID-19, pandemic, distance education