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Explore the genesis of education in the Caribbean, tracing its roots to post-slavery emancipation. From social control to human rights, the system has evolved with a blend of church-state influence and government control, emphasizing education as a fundamental human right. Uncover the shift towards a rights-based approach endorsed by international conventions, with a focus on quality, inclusivity, and leadership in education. Join Darrell Bradley at the COBEC Conference in Belize 2018 for insights into the transformation of Caribbean education.
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PRESENTER: DARRELL BRADLEY COBEC CONFERENCE, BELIZE 2018 Law and education
Genesis of EDUCATION in the Caribbean_______________________________________originated as a result of the emancipation of slavery in the Caribbeanmain goals:social control providing opportunities
EDUCATION has grown_______________________________________strong emphasis on the church state systemshifts with the education and training act, 2010and with more emphasis on government control
EDUCATION as a human right _______________________________________part of the national development agenda a rights based approach to education
EDUCATION as a human right _______________________________________endorsed byUniversal declaration of human rightsunesco convention against discrimination international convention on economic, social and cultural rights convention on elimination of all forms of discrimination against women united nations convention on the rights of the child
EDUCATION as a human right _______________________________________conceptual frameworkaccess to educationright to quality educationrespect within the learning environment
EDUCATION as a human right _______________________________________Education leadership – principal training oversight of schoolsstandards for teacher educationresponsibility for government responsibility of other stakeholders