A Sense of Self Worth A Sense of Self Worth Action Research in the Jamaica All Age Schools Project Jamaica All Age Schools Project 1 2003 A Sense of Self Worth © Jamaica All Age Schools Project 2003 © Dasmine Kennedy Edited by Patricia Daniel Published by Centre for International Development and Training University of Wolverhampton In partnership with Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture Government of Jamaica Photographs taken by members of the JAASP Team Jamaica All Age Schools Project 2 2003 A Sense of Self Worth This publication examines the use of Action Research as part of the Jamaica All Age Schools Project (JAASP) which ran for 3 years between 2000 and 2003. The direct beneficiaries of the project are the children and communities in the most disadvantaged, remote rural areas of Jamaica. JAASP specifically aimed to tackle the key issues of Access, Quality, Retention and Equity in relation to rural education. One of the underlying principles behind the project has been the building of partnerships between schools, parents, communities, Ministry of Education officers and the private sector to develop improved lifetime opportunities for rural children. The voices of different participants are included here and are evidence of the project focus on ‘learning for all’ For further information please contact: CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING University of Wolverhampton, Telford TF2 9NT, United Kingdom Tel: 44 1902 323219 Email:
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