Seventy-three teachers in the Georgetown district participated in a graduation ceremony on Monday afternoon following their successful completion of the government’s Education Management Certificate Course.
The programme is executed through the National Center of Educational Resources Development (NCERD) which falls under the purview of the Education Ministry. It is a specialized course designed to improve teachers’ leadership skills and is open to Heads of departments, Senior Teachers and Headteachers. The graduation ceremony was hosted in the Queen’s College auditorium.
Delivering the feature address, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Dr Marcel Hutson stated that it is widely recognized that one of the key factors influencing
effectiveness is the nature of leadership and management. Hence, quality leadership and management are fundamental factors in changing the status quo.
“In the school system, it is important to note that like professionals,
administrators need to accept a large measure of responsibility thee
wholesome development of students.”
He further added that the dynamic nature of education demands the continuous implementation of new ideas and initiatives. Dr Hutson congratulated the teachers for their completion of the course.
NCERD Director, Ms Quenita Walrond-Lewis in her charge to the graduates, urged them to adapt to change in the prevailing environment. She noted that over the last few years, the education sector has been transformed, particularly by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic not only highlighted several challenges in the sector it also provided the opportunity for more creative means of education delivery.
She also encouraged them to be the leaders “to rebuild, recapture and restore” the education sector. Best graduating teacher, Mr Hubern Collins in brief remarks advised his colleagues to be an example of excellence towards the holistic development of the nation’s children.
The graduating teachers were from Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools across the Georgetown Education District.
