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Come with Me: Wine & Cheese Fundraiser by The Jamaica Teachers’ Association
Hi there! Welcome or welcome back to Rooting For Growth with Fiona DaCosta. In this post, I’m taking you along to The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Wine and Cheese Fundraiser. This was held on October 5, 2024 on the lawns of The Mico University College and was the first of its kind by the JTA. […]
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Helpful Classroom Management Tips for High School Teachers in Jamaica
Supervising children is no easy job. Especially when that’s not all you should be doing. A teacher’s role in the classroom ranges from mediator, counsellor, tutor to being a superhero with laser sharp eyes at the back of your head! With so many students, personalities, preferences and distractions in one room, how exactly can teachers […]
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Preparing for the New School Year: Teacher Essentials in Jamaica
It’s no secret that time flies…especially during the summer holidays. For many teachers in Jamaica, this period is further shortened by meetings and curriculum setting seminars. As August narrows down, there’s plenty a teacher has to do. Outside of the administrative tasks, existing and prospective teachers will do well not to overlook the necessary teacher […]
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First Week as a Legal Intern: Gift Orchid + Hurricane Beryl
It’s an exciting time in the life of a Law Student – starting the much anticipated 10 weeks legal internship. While some may see it as a road block to the coveted Summer Holidays, others yearn for the fulsome exposure of the practicality of the law – especially if that internship is overseas (in the […]
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Being A Teacher in Jamaica: What Are the Cons?
In this previous post, we explored some pros of being a teacher in Jamaica. Haven’t read it yet? It’s recommended that you do! Anyway, with that said, it is only fitting, that we also look at the cons of being a teacher in Jamaica. With a lot of spotlight on teacher migration, you’d think teachers […]
