Teachers Learning Together, TLT
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- Melanie N.
- Apellido
- Price
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- Education
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- Recent statistical reports written by the Ministry of Education in Belize, reveals that 63,000 Belizean children attended primary school, with only 15,000 matriculating to high school and less than 6,000 forwarded to the university level. These gaps in access to education are detrimental for national development. The purpose of schooling is to train a nation’s workforce and build industries that contribute to the economy’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the IMF 2019 Report, “Public debt remains elevated at above 90% of GDP … Belize is vulnerable to weaker US growth, which could impact tourism, as well as higher oil prices and weather-induced natural disasters.” Belize’s current economic system is unable to sustain the needs of its people, with all current tax dollars and revenue paying old debts. Despite this national economic deficit, Belize’s government agencies continue to acquire loans that generations to come must pay. Our generation must plan now, for changes required to eliminate national/ international debts and create passive income from self-sufficient wealth building systems. Belizeans currently in their 40s often reminisce affectionately about growing up with an abundance of food from family farms and daily rituals of sharing with neighbors. The village nurtured, guided and corrected children in public spaces. Belize culture is rooted in hospitality and humanity of the indigenous Miskito, Maya and African populations, coupled with colonial British divisions, classifications and an indoctrinating Catholic church-school-governance system. With Belizeans increased access to cell phones, tablets and internet devices with an abyss of entertainment, culture and behaviors have shifted. Belize is rich with ancient social rituals, yet lacking safe spaces that teach, guide and protect youth and young families. Waves of migration have resulted in a significant generation gap with the majority youth population in Belize, where more than 70% of the nation’s total population is under the age of 25 years old. Belizeans deserve learning spaces that engage and prepare them for life in this unique socio-economic global monetary system. Case studies and current research outline the need to supply youth with creative arts opportunities.
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- “The Ministry of Education is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all Belizeans acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes required for personal development and for full and active participation in the development of the nation, under the philosophy of education for self, for national strength, and for life. …According to the data from the Ministry of Education, in 2009 there were a total of 294 primary schools in operation. Of those 294 schools, 259 were government and government-aided denominational schools (119 owned and managed by the Catholic Church) and the remaining 35 were specially assisted schools” (74).“ A total of 51 secondary schools were operational for the 2008/09 academic year, with 31 of them being located in urban areas and the remaining 20 being located in rural. Additionally, 15 of those secondary schools were fully government operated, 11 were private/ specially assisted schools and the other 25 were government-aided church schools” (75). What happens to the primary school students who graduate from 295 schools and unable to matriculate to the 51 available secondary schools? What happens to all the children and youth who have no physical place to continue their education or vocational training? THESE SPACES and OPPORTUNITIES must be CREATED. TLT fills that gap. Teachers Learning Together (TLT) is a business cooperative for Educators in Belize. We inspire children, youth and parents in Literacy Mastery: Reading, Writing and Speaking in Kriol, English, Spanish, Garifuna, Maya languages and all languages represented in Belize, as well as, financial literacy. TLT uses Spoken Word performance, Audio-Visual, Film and Music production as primary learning activities. TLT is partnering with BAVIA – Belize Audio Visual Industry Association to facilitate photography, videography, graphic design, sound engineering, story board & script writing, film set etiquette and editing production training in 2020. TLT is also partnering with the UBAD Educational Foundation (UEF), Library of African and Indian Studies to facilitate an “After-school Program” Mondays through Fridays from 3 – 7pm for primary, high school and university students.
- Describe brevemente la comunidad o población que se beneficiará de tu solución y de cómo planeas involucrarlos en el proyecto
- Belizeans currently in their 40s often reminisce affectionately about growing up with an abundance of food from family farms and daily rituals of sharing with neighbors. The village nurtured, guided and corrected children in public spaces. Belize culture is rooted in hospitality and humanity of the indigenous Miskito, Maya and African populations, coupled with colonial British divisions, classifications and an indoctrinating Catholic church-school-governance system. With Belizeans increased access to cell phones, tablets and internet devices with an abyss of entertainment, culture and behaviors have shifted. Belize is rich with ancient social rituals, yet lacking safe spaces that teach, guide and protect youth and young families. Waves of migration have resulted in a significant generation gap with the majority youth population in Belize, where more than 70% of the nation’s total population is under the age of 25 years old. Belizeans deserve learning spaces that engage and prepare them for life in this unique socio-economic global monetary system. Case studies and current research outline the need to supply youth with creative arts opportunities. Dr. Herbert Gayle, Professor, University of the West Indies, led an extensive research study in Belize with Dr. Virginia Hampton (Professor, University of Belize) and Nelma Mortis (Ministry of Education, Government of Belize), publishing Like Bush Fire: A Study on Male Participation and Violence in Urban Belize (2016). Their research sample was 2,210 children and youth, using core research techniques including: Animated Life Stories, Participatory Ethnographic Peer Research (PEER), Integrated Trauma Survey, Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) assisted focus groups, Community forums, In-depth interviews, Causal interviews and Quantitative household surveys (24). The study, a “contemporary and accurate illustration of the psychosocial needs of children and youth in Belize, illustrates that national “…structures hold back the general development of youth’ … [yet] … “the primary asset of all countries is their human capital, their human resource” (72). Belizean children and youth deserve to learn how to value self, family and nation. New creative education methods must teach our children and parents about their bodies, brain function, mindset, nutrition and the effects of daily decision making.
- ¿Tiene tu propuesta un modelo de negocio (es decir, una estrategia para generar ingresos)? Por favor describe
- Yes. Teachers Learning Together (TLT) is a business cooperative for Educators in Belize. We inspire children, youth and parents in Literacy Mastery: Reading, Writing and Speaking in Kriol, English, Spanish, Garifuna, Maya languages and all languages represented in Belize, as well as, financial literacy. TLT uses Spoken Word performance, Audio-Visual, Film and Music production as primary learning activities. TLT is partnering with BAVIA – Belize Audio Visual Industry Association to facilitate photography, videography, graphic design, sound engineering, scriptwriting, film set etiquette and editing production training in 2020. TLT is also partnering with the UBAD Educational Foundation (UEF), Library of African and Indian Studies to facilitate an “After-school Program” Mondays through Fridays from 3 – 7pm for primary, high school and university students. Teachers Learning Together (TLT) is a business cooperative for educators in Belize. TLT intends to serve the 60,000 Belizean youth who are currently not attached to any school, religious institution or social program. More than 15% of Belize’s youth population is in need of urgent attention in education, recreation, parenting guidance and employment opportunities. The TLT Mission and Objectives are to create new systems of education that produce life-long learners, critical thinkers, creative visionaries and production centers fueled by Belizean/global worker-owner cooperative businesses that develop a self-sufficient and ecologically sustainable "Solidarity Economy." TLT Services include writing (business plans, grant research and proposals), participatory presentations, tutoring/mentoring, Teacher Empowerment sessions (fulfills Professional Development requirements), Editing and Publishing, Grassroots Business Cooperatives Training, Life Coaching, Media production, and fundraising activities. TLT Products include: Lesson Plans and Curriculum, Textbooks and workbooks, Study Guides, Training Guides for teachers, tutors, mentors, leaders, thinkers, artists and activists, Learning games and toys. The TLT system includes think tanks, production and distribution.
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