A history of education in the British Leeward Islands, 1838-1945 / Howard A. Fergus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fergus, Howard A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Leeward Islands (West Indies)--History.

Education.

Adult education--Leeward Islands (West Indies)--History.

Adult education.

Teachers--Training of--Leeward Islands (West Indies)--History.

Teachers.

Education, Primary--Leeward Islands (West Indies)--History.

Education, Primary.

Education, Secondary--Leeward Islands (West Indies)--History.

Education, Secondary.

History.

Teachers--Training of.

Leeward Islands (West Indies).

Physical Description:

xi, 236 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Kingston, Jamaica : University of the West Indies Press, 2003.

Summary:

This book examines the social and economic forces that have shaped and constrained the development of education in the British Leeward Islands following emancipation. It critiques British colonial education and highlights several noteworthy achievements despite financial and ideological problems. The dialectical nature of education in helping to shape as well be shaped by the culture becomes evident. Dealing with four islands or island-groups - Antigua-Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, and St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla - this work offers insights into regional cooperation in education. In addition to the primary and secondary levels of education, Fergus considers teaching training, technical-vocational and adult education, thereby broadening the interest and appeal of his work.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9766401314

OCLC:

53403290