Education in the Commonwealth Caribbean and Netherlands Antilles

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Education in the Commonwealth Caribbean and Netherlands Antilles provides a contemporary survey of education development and key educational issues in the Caribbean with the contribution of academics working closely in the field. It offers a review of contemporary education policies and explores some of the problems these countries face during the process of development. The book also includes discussions of the impact of local, regional and global occurrences, including social, political and geographical events, on education systems and schooling in the region. The volume as a whole provides a comprehensive reference resource for education in the Caribbean, covering: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, the Netherlands Antilles (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Saint Eustatius and Saint Maarteen), Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Cover page Halftitle page Series page Title page Copyright page Contents Series Editor’s Preface Notes on the Contributors Introduction and Regional Overview: Priorities and Prospects for Education in the Caribbean The Commonwealth Caribbean and Netherlands Antilles Regional and international dimensions Contextual demands and education priorities Volume overview Education prospects References 1 Anguilla: The Challenges of Teacher Recruitment Anguilla the island Government The education system The socioeconomic challenges facing small states Teacher recruitment, retention, and the selection process Conclusion References 2 Antigua and Barbuda: The Mathematics Curriculum – A Compulsory Preparation Issue Introduction Historical perspective Education for social mobility Structure of the education system Secondary mathematics curriculum Best practices in mathematics curriculum design Comparison of mathematics curriculum with best practices The quality of teachers The problem Value of education Conclusion References 3 The Bahamas: Collaborative Alliances for Special Education Provision Introduction Demographics The vision for education The education structure and districts The benefits of education services in Nassau Disadvantages of education services in the Family Islands Curriculum division of the Ministry of Education Organizational structure Goals and objectives The challenges Corporate social responsibility model Conclusion References 4 Barbados: Modelling the Educational System – A Socioeconomic and Historical Investigation Introduction From enslavement to freedom: Modelling the educational system Ushering in freedom considerations Modernizing the educational system: the path to the 1950s From independence to the contemporary period: building capacity Reflections References 5 Barbados: Higher Education – Contributing to Development in the Caribbean Introduction Tertiary education and development in Barbados: some milestones The UWI Cave Hill Campus Conclusion References 6 Belize: Seeking Quality Education for National Development Context and historical background Education: primary, secondary and tertiary level Conclusion References 7 Bermuda: The History of the Education System Introduction Segregated educational history Development and the curriculum Proposals and provisions for education in the late twentieth century Education affiliations and the growth of private schools The concern with education standards Education for society Conclusion References 8 The British Virgin Islands: An Overview Introduction Overview The HLSCC: a case study A ‘small country’ perspective Conclusion References 9 The Cayman Islands: An Overview Introduction Overview of the Cayman Islands History of education in the Cayman Islands The education system Tertiary institutions Current developments Non-formal education Conclusion References 10 The Commonwealth of Dominica: Education for Economic Development Introduction Dominica’s education system Realities of education in Dominica ‘Brain drain’: a blessing or curse? Conclusion References 11 Grenada: An Overview Introduction Contextual legacies in Grenadian education Contemporary education in Grenada Conclusion References 12 Guyana: Quality and Equity in Education Introduction: Educational effectiveness The plantation framework Colonial education The current education system The policy framework Strategic priorities Budget plan Quality and equity in secondary education Discussion References 13 Education in Jamaica: Transformation and Reformation Introduction Jamaica: The transformation of education since independence Education reforms in the second half of the twentieth century Reform in the twenty-first Century: the Education Transformation Project and Programme Conclusion References 14 Jamaica: The Challenges of Reform in Primary and Secondary Education Introduction Literacy 1-2-3 in the RPC Effectiveness of implementation ROSE programme Challenges in educational reform Conclusion Notes References 15 Education in Montserrat: Some Pre- and Post-1995 Reflections Introduction Conceptualization Education in pre-volcano times Regional education programmes Education post-1995 Responding to major disruptive events Conclusion References 16 The Netherlands Antilles: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten – An Overview Introduction Overview Choosing your own path: educational reform in primary education from 2000 onwards Conclusion References 17 St Kitts and Nevis: An Overview Introduction: Sugar City History and context Education for economic development Influential historical figures Education overview Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Education for All in St Kitts and Nevis Independent provision and international support ICT development Conclusion and recommendations for educational development References 18 St Lucia: Historical and Contemporary Issues – Developmentalist Approaches Introduction Socioeconomic and educational context Colonialism and education in St Lucia Liberalism, nationalism and education in St Lucia New thrusts in education Conclusion References 19 St Vincent and the Grenadines: Educational Partnerships for Development Introduction Early childhood education Primary education Secondary education Educational school partnerships: Buckinghamshire and Kingstown Schools Education for children with special needs SVGCC Adult and continuing education The UWI Open Campus Conclusion References 20 Surinam: The Development of Education Introduction Historical context From the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries: Education and slavery 1863–1920: Education laws and regulations and their impact on society 1920–1945: A history of continued austerity in education 1945–1975: New roads 1975–2013: Building on and developing for the future Conclusion Note References 21 Recent Developments in Trinidad and Tobago (2000–2010): Early Childhood Care, Primary and Secondary Education Introduction Structure of the education system Mixed management model Contradictions in the mixed model Public and private sector partnerships The ECCE sector The primary sector The secondary sector Conclusion: education and development References 22 An Analysis of Recent Developments in Tertiary, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Post-secondary Sector in Trinidad and Tobago (2000–2010) Introduction Number of students and institutions The state sector Private sector Expansion of the post-secondary sector Key features and issues within tertiary education, TVET and post-secondary education National Training Agency and the rationalization of TVET Governance of the tertiary level, TVET and the post-secondary level Conclusion: Assessment of the higher education sector in Trinidad and Tobago References 23 The Turks and Caicos Islands: Educational and Geographical Demands Introduction TCI: Establishing a context The education system Education system and geographical demands The role education plays after significant events Recommendations Conclusion References Index