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Former Students' Perceptions Regarding Rural Education in Trinidad and Tobago
Thu, May 4, 7:00am to 7:00pm CDT (7:00am to 7:00pm CDT), AERA i-Presentation Gallery, AERA Virtual i-Presentation GalleryFri, May 5, 7:00am to 7:00pm CDT (7:00am to 7:00pm CDT), AERA i-Presentation Gallery, AERA Virtual i-Presentation Gallery
Abstract
Today, the twin island country of Trinidad and Tobago offers education through the lens of global trends and, by so doing, overlooks possibilities for rural school and community development. This paper presents a description of a study aiming to explore rural community members’ perceptions of the role rural schools play in promoting local economic development. The study involved 12 former students of a secondary school located in a rural coastal community in Trinidad and Tobago. The results revealed a consensus among participants that the school should provide learning opportunities which contribute to the economic development of their local region. Most participants, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the school’s ability to address the economic realities of its students and community adequately.