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Gareth Long Education
http://garethlong.blogspot.com
Gareth is deeply involved in the total transformation of an entire education system - that of the Cayman Islands. Every aspect of the education service is being transformed simultaneously, from Early Years through to tertia and life long learning. It also includes the building of four state of the art 21st century "schools of the future" secondaryt and primary. Working very closely with international gurus such as Prof. Stephen Heppell, Prakash Nair, and some of the best education designers and architects on the workd, this is the only place in the world taking this total holistic approach. The blog, with links, follows Gareth in what he calls "one of the most exciting jobs in the world". An experienced school leader of four secondary schools, he specialised in "turning round" failig schools, mainly in the UK. He now acts as Strategic Development Advisor (Education) to the Minister of Education. This blog tracks the progress of the project, shares some good ideas as well as some others and asks a number of questions to be solved.
- Added on: Nov 4th, 2007
- Country: Cayman Islands
- Language: English
Recent Posts
Flexi hours... work and school
Caught in a London rush hour, (in the rain again), I could not help but observe the thousands of people all plodding along under their umbrellas, heading the same way, at the same time,Flexi-hours for work are increasing, working at home is increasi...
On-line and life long learning - the taxi driver
Whilst sitting in a taxi in Manchester this week (in the seemingly never ending rain!!) the driver was quick to establish that I was 'somehow involved in education'. From that moment he was quick to tell me all about his 'on-line' plumbing course and...
Cayman Islands and Hurricane Gustav.
The collapsed dock at Brac Reef Hotel on Cayman Brac I was really pleased that the Cayman Islands really did survive Hurricane Gustav fairly well this week, especially Grand Cayman although Cayman Brac and Little Cayman did get some damage.With such ...
Slow down...
Spotted near a primary school in Reading in the UK, a road safety sign with an additional sign designed and created by the students, which is in turn supported and printed by the council. Whilst it is not easily readable by car drivers, it does celeb...
A very special award...
As I left the Cayman Islands I was more than humbled to be presented with a "Spirit of Excellence in Education" award by the Hon. Minister, Chief Officer and other Ministry staff. The sculpture of a Cayman Cat Boat, carved entirely out of Caymanite ...
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