The 'Belize Literacy Program' is a major education initiative lead by Rotary District 5370 and participating Clubs. The program will influence the education of some 60,000 Belizean students in the subjects of Mathematics, Science and Language Arts by July of 2011. The program is directed at students in grades four through eight, critical years in the education process.
The Program has two distinct goals:
1. To increase the current pass rate on grade eight PSE tests by 25% by June 30 of 2011
2. To increase student retention rates, through grade eight, by 10% by June 30, 2011
Accomplishment of these goals will significantly improve the literacy rate in Belize and position it more competitively in world markets. The objectives will require a multi faceted approach involving key components of a leading educational system. The strategies being used in this prototype model will be shared with the Rotary world. This will assist others wishing to engage in similar programs of similar scope.
The Program has two distinct goals:
1. To increase the current pass rate on grade eight PSE tests by 25% by June 30 of 2011
2. To increase student retention rates, through grade eight, by 10% by June 30, 2011
Accomplishment of these goals will significantly improve the literacy rate in Belize and position it more competitively in world markets. The objectives will require a multi faceted approach involving key components of a leading educational system. The strategies being used in this prototype model will be shared with the Rotary world. This will assist others wishing to engage in similar programs of similar scope.
I wish I were going with the team but instead I'll wish you a wonderful trip. I know that your work with our friends in Belize will be worthwhile for them and for us.
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I too wish I was part of the team...please know that your collective efforts are making a big difference in Belize. You will also come back with many new friends...
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU from Rotarians in District 5370.
Jackie Hobal
District Governor 2010-2011
"Building Communities;Bridging Continents"
We are so anxious to share the many stories of success from this program. This blog is a great way to share what is happening throughout the country. Comments from Belizean teachers are so welcome...
ReplyDeleteA great legacy and model for others to adapt as literacy programs throughout Rotary International are undertaken.
Our participants are sending notes on the individual blogs which are listed on the upper right hand side of the page. Click on each of them to see the comments. They are very excited about what they are doing.
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I am a Belizean administrator and this is my fourth year as a participant. My first two years were memorable with Ms. Michelle Haggerty. I can still picture the energy she brought in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI was disappointed when I was not posted with her the third year but soon met Jenifer Lawley who had the same energy along with Brenda and Lynn.
This year we had a mail Mr. Brain and he brought wealth of experience both as a teacher and an administrator. I was impressed with how he was able to relay examples that were practical and suitable for our Belizean classrooms.
On behalf of my colleagues I say thank you to all the facilitators along with those who have worked behind the scenes.
Deborah Reneau
Well Mr. Brian I did mean a male. LOL
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