Mico University College president calls for teacher preparation to lead national recovery
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The Mico University College President Dr Asburn Pinnock is making a strong case for placing teacher preparation at the centre of Jamaica’s recovery and long-term development strategy.
The University College is drawing attention to an article written by Dr Pinnock, stating that periods of disruption demand deliberate investment in the systems that shape national resilience, particularly the preparation and professional formation of teachers.
Dr Pinnock notes that “a nation is most tested in moments of disruption, not in times of stability”, and adds, “It is in these moments that investment in teacher preparation becomes not optional, but foundational to national recovery.”
He outlined a link between strong teacher preparation, student achievement, workforce readiness, and social cohesion. He contends that sustainable economic progress and national confidence depend significantly on the quality of the country’s educators, and the institutions responsible for preparing them.
The Mico University College is encouraging public engagement around the issues raised, and is ready to facilitate broader public discussion on the role of teacher education in strengthening Jamaica’s future. Dr Pinnock has promised to explore these issues during the University College’s celebration of Mico Week later this month.
Dr Pinnock’s full commentary is published on the University College’s Digital Magazine (at https://themicoonline.com/rebuilding-jamaica-through-education-why-teacher-preparation-must-lead-national-recovery/). Mico Week is about celebrating the institution’s legacy, and this year it includes serious discussions about the role that teacher preparation must play in rebuilding and strengthening Jamaica.
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