Inspirational Teaching Models Using Game-based Learning, "Some people got hopes and dreams. Some people got ways and means."

Conversations on game-based learning in Junior Achievement

What skills are relevant to Jamaican students in a 21st century context? Some teachers and students expressed the need to develop financial literacy in order to make wise investments, participate in the global market and aid in Jamaica's economic growth. 

Students in Junior Achievement work in teams, learning through hands-on, experimental learning, to develop their own businesses.

Chris discusses game-based learning activities in this student's financial literacy class.

One student expressed to Josephine that her class in financial literacy was fun and engaging while her other classes were just classes.  

Even when students succeed in school, there are not always jobs available for graduates and they often must look for employment outside of Jamaica. If students have education that encourages them to be active agents in creating businesses, and collaborate in small company teams, their education becomes a tool to construct employment options for the future. 

Robert and Paul listen to students' experiences with Junior Achievement  

Shua explores what makes school engaging for students.