Education in Belize- Chapter 1 and 2 Game

When did the first primary school open in Belize?

• 1816

• 1822

• 1892

• 1952

What were the characteristics of education in the nineteenth century in Belize?

• British perspectives, external control, church-state partnership, primary schooling, resistance to secondary education

• American perspectives, internal control, church-state partnership, secondary schooling, support for vocational education

• Spanish perspectives, no external control, secular partnership, higher education, support for agricultural education

• French perspectives, limited external control, government partnership, primary and secondary schooling, support for technical education

Why was there resistance to providing secondary and higher education in colonial Belize?

• Lack of resources and funding

• Lack of interest from the colonial government

• Prevalence of British perspectives on education

• Desire to focus on primary education only

What was the main focus of education in Belize during the nineteenth century?

• Character training through religious and moral instruction

• Academic excellence in all subjects

• Vocational training in agriculture and industry

• Physical education and sports

Who had external control over education in Belize during the colonial era?

• The Colonial Office in England

• The local government of Belize

• The churches in Belize

• The teachers and parents

What was the role of the Board of Education in Belize?

• To ensure the efficient operation of the church-state colonial system of education

• To provide financial support to schools

• To develop the curriculum for primary schools

• To oversee teacher training programs

What were some criticisms of the church-state partnership in Belize's educational system?

• The government reneged on its obligations to provide quality education

• The churches had too much control over education

• The government did not contribute enough to school building

• The religious instruction took too much time away from other subjects

What was the focus of the curriculum in the elementary schools of Belize?

• Reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography, history, and needlework

• Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

• Art, music, drama, and physical education

• Foreign languages, computer programming, and business studies

When did the first government high school open in Belize?

• 1952

• 1882

• 1900

• 1970

When did government intervention in secondary education in Belize increase?

• 1970

• 1816

• 1822

• 1892