This is my problem with the Bahamian educational system: Institutional racism
The majority of kids elect American/Canadian universities for there collegiate needs, however the current status quo continues to disenfranchise these students.

Thus I propose two different tracks/models to address these glaring deficiencies

1. Track A = Parents save thousands of dollars/ kids reduce the time spent in college
Greater emphasis placed on preparation of Advanced Placement (AP) / College Level Examination Preparation (CLEP) courses for US/Canadian colleges.

Thus, students can easily bypass at a minimum the first year of an AS/BS program. Therefore saving the parents thousands $$$ of dollars in the process.

FYI:
The overwhelming majority of US/CAN high schools have this program with kids regularly graduating high school with 50+ college credits

AP link:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
CLEP link:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

or

Track B = Continue with the facade of the importance of BGCSE scores.
Perhaps it is only important if one has no college aspirations beyond the ‘local market.”


TRACK A further analysis

1. I believe if the Bahamian public was educated in this process, especially with the ability of saving thousands of dollars and reducing the time spent in school, parents and indeed kids will prefer this track model.

2. As long as the BAISS, continues to be bullied in emphasizing the importance of BGCSE examinations and the impact it has on one's GPA, then the system will never be rectified.

E.g. SAC: The time spent in Grade 11 is riddled with preparation and coursework material for the various subjects and Grade 12 exams are 'test prep' for the BGCSE. With no emphasis placed on preparation for the SAT.

Which one is more beneficial to your WALLET??
AP/ CLEP 50+ college credits towards a degree / SAT score 1310.

Total tuition savings = Priceless

Or

BGCSE - 8 A’s 2 B’s

Welcome Istrachan.

I agree that the problem is institutionalize racism, but on the other hand i disagree with your solution. I have been hashing this out in the thread Bahamian student graduating seeking job. here are my thoughts::sailing:


I just have to pay respect to my peeps in Flipmode Squad, My Country Folk, Those Block Heads and you know who you are, my granola bar crunching tree hugging dirt worshipping Hippie Comrades standing together and the seventh generation; to all Namaste.

Sapadilly: have you been in the company of Flipmode Squad? I enjoyed reading your post, its great knowing that there are others exploring the works of Franz Fanon. It interesting that you mention his name, as I am working on a study of leadership and changing mind set, along with rereading his material as reference.


I have been looking at the concept of what is called higher education for almost 20 years now, and I have come to the conclusion that the best solution is a moratorium. I don’t know how long it would last but I do believe that the revolution of the philosophy of education is a major undertaking. It will not be just aimed at the youth but it will be aimed at each level of society at its very core would be mandatory:


1. Critical thinking skills
2. World history studies, with special attention placed on Africa and the Carrie bean,
3. Language studies, (Yoruba, wolfed, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese are examples)
4. Mental and physical wellness
5. Martial arts
6. Citizenship redefine
7. Law
8. Cultural Maintence and defence
9 A new economic model
10 memory skills


These are the new key areas of this revolutionary educational shift, the moratorium is mandatory as it will allow our people at all levels time to grasp the deeper vision of the new society. The more I open myself up to the idea the more beautiful it becomes, but our people have to be able access various techniques but still maintain their cultural center. What we receive in universities are techniques, under are present system of education they call it education, I am saying that its not it’s the learning of techniques whether it be engineering, medicine, veterinarian medicine these are techniques this is what we have to instill in our people. These techniques do not come with out their cultural bias and one has to be able to strip that from the technique, therefore we cannot have our people interacting in the world from a position of naivety. As a people this new shift will allow us to use our time in a much more effective way, when one travels the path of being a student, ones mind is orientated in such a way that you are finding direct application of ones technique to society, you are constantly seeking out others in your field building professional acquaintances. Let us take a student say Anna Nichole and let’s say she has undergone this educational shift, she leaves and attends MIT to study mechanical engineering for 6 years at the end of which she will receive her PHD. Her actions would be finding other mechanical engineers building relationships with them learning from their years of experiences. She would have an idea of what is needed in the country, or what type of industry she wishes to bring into existence, thus she would be accessing persons who have carried out the task that she wishes. Not only would Anna Nichole be building relationships with professionals in her field but she would be building relationship among her peers, as she realizes that they can assist her and she them in their respective developments.

However the only way I see we can develop Anna Nichole is to pace that moratorium on higher levels of ignorance (they call it education) so that the time can be devoted to developing in these new students this grand vision of the Bahamas. Once again I say place a moratorium on higher levels of ignorance and do it now. this should be the call of every citizen, we cannot continue to participate in the world in this manner.

This is my problem with the Bahamian educational system: Institutional racism
The majority of kids elect American/Canadian universities for there collegiate needs, however the current status quo continues to disenfranchise these students.

Thus I propose two different tracks/models to address these glaring deficiencies

1. Track A = Parents save thousands of dollars/ kids reduce the time spent in college
Greater emphasis placed on preparation of Advanced Placement (AP) / College Level Examination Preparation (CLEP) courses for US/Canadian colleges.

Thus, students can easily bypass at a minimum the first year of an AS/BS program. Therefore saving the parents thousands $$$ of dollars in the process.

FYI:
The overwhelming majority of US/CAN high schools have this program with kids regularly graduating high school with 50+ college credits

AP link:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
CLEP link:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

or

Track B = Continue with the facade of the importance of BGCSE scores.
Perhaps it is only important if one has no college aspirations beyond the ‘local market.”


TRACK A further analysis

1. I believe if the Bahamian public was educated in this process, especially with the ability of saving thousands of dollars and reducing the time spent in school, parents and indeed kids will prefer this track model.

2. As long as the BAISS, continues to be bullied in emphasizing the importance of BGCSE examinations and the impact it has on one's GPA, then the system will never be rectified.

E.g. SAC: The time spent in Grade 11 is riddled with preparation and coursework material for the various subjects and Grade 12 exams are 'test prep' for the BGCSE. With no emphasis placed on preparation for the SAT.

Which one is more beneficial to your WALLET??
AP/ CLEP 50+ college credits towards a degree / SAT score 1310.

Total tuition savings = Priceless

Or

BGCSE - 8 A’s 2 B’s


I always thought that SAT prep classes would have been helpful when I took the test in '85.