THE EMERGING

TEACHERS
REVISIONING THE FUTURE OF THE TEACHERS OF
EDUCATION
LEGISLATING TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE 21 CENTURY AND BEYOND ( PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS THAT INFORM THE
PRACTICES OF TEACHERS IN THE JAMAICAN CLASSROOM.
 OBJECTIVES

Define the term Teacher Education.

What is the importance of Teacher Education in Jamaica.
What are the purposes of the Following legislation Documents used to govern the practices
of teachers in the Jamaican classroom.
• Eduaction Code of Regulations (1980)
• The JTA Code of Ethics
• The Child Care Protection Acts
Benefits of Code of Regulations and Child Care/ Protection Act within Jamaican
Classroom.
WHAT IS TEACHER
EDUCATION?
The term Teacher Education can be defined as
a set of polices and guidelines used to equip
teachers with knowledge, attitudes and skills
to perform duties within a classroom.
WHY IS TEACHER EDUCATION IMPORTANT?
EDUCATION CODES OF REGULATIONS (1980)
JAMAICA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (JTA)
CODE OF ETHICS

The Jamaica Teachers Association Code of Ethics came into effect in 1977.
The Code of Ethics sets Standard for teachers in Jamaica. It is used to assist
teachers in evaluating their behaviour and conduct that is required in the
learning Environment.