Based on the literature reviews, observations in the schools and meetings with the departments at the Ministry of
Education, the team presented several key
policy considerations to the Ministry: (1) utilize a website, the
National Play Day, and the Jamaican Teaching Council as platforms from which educators can develop and share best game - based learning practices; (2) promote a culture of collaboration through the Quality
Education Circles (local discussion groups for educators), and by allocating time for teachers to develop and share game - based learning strategies; (3) provide resource support for schools in the form of workshops and training; and (4) create a monitoring and evaluation plan to be conducted at the school level.
For these reasons, the PreK - 3rd model has come into focus in
education reform and
policy circles (Hernandez, 2011; Kauerz & Coffman, 2013;
National Governors Association, 2007).