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50. Dr McLean enquired whether other language syllabuses developed would could be
easily added and aligned to the framework. The Pro-Registrar informed the SUBSEC that all
language syllabuses new or revised would be aligned to the framework.

51. Professor Harris expressed his concern about the degree to which teachers would be
available to deliver the content to allow students to get the maximum benefits of the
framework. The Pro-Registrar informed the SUBSEC that the CXC would provide support to
teachers in the form of teacher orientation workshops, virtual associations and the
development of resources for both teachers and students.

52. In response to Miss White’s request for a simplified explanation of the framework, the
Pro-Registrar informed the SUBSEC that the Language Framework would provide a better
indication of the skills that needed to be developed at each level. She explained that it
provides a continuum where each point has requirements for specific skills depending on
the purpose for which the individual needs to learn that language. When the framework is
defined, pupils can “begin” at any level.

53. The SUBSEC noted the international benchmarks, structure of the framework, outline
of the way forward and approved the plan to develop the CXC Language Framework.

ITEM 16: PROPOSAL FOR CXC LEARNING INSTITUTE

54. The SUBSEC received a proposal for the establishment of a CXC Learning Institute and
noted the background which gave rise to consideration for its establishment. Members
heard that a CXC Learning Institute will provide an opportunity for the organization to share
its innovations in learning and assessment. The Learning Institute will serve as a training
arms of the CXC and will offer a number of training programmes will offer enrichment and
networking as well as a combination of training/development programmes in collaboration
with key stakeholders. Members also heard the strategies for implementation and the next
steps up to 2018.

55. The Chairman informed the SUBSEC that the CXC was entering the world of tertiary
education in an industry which was underserved in terms of multiple forms of capacity. He
expressed noted that the CXC would be engaging other tertiary institutions and advised that
the terms of those partnerships should be clearly defined and understood under appropriate
Memorandums of Understanding.

56. Dr McLean enquired of the nature of the professional certification that would be given
to teachers. The Pro-Registrar informed the SUBSEC that certification would be provided
through the partnered tertiary institution. The SUBSEC heard from the Registrar that in
2009, the CXC had signed an agreement with the UWI Open Campus to facilitate training of
teachers. That agreement did not take effect. Going forward CXC would attempt to establish
an agreement with the School of Education (SOE) so that credits earned in a joint CXC
programme could be used for post graduate studies. The SUBSEC heard that the CXC would

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