Education Perspective (Express newspaper columns)

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Can Trinis Learn to Speak Spanish Fluently?
(Daily Express, 2004) Morris, Jeanette
In seeking to answer the question of whether citizens of Trinidad and Tobago could ever become bilingual, this article briefly reviews the history of modern language teaching in Trinidad and Tobago, with particular reference to Spanish. It notes that despite all efforts, students still exhibit a lack of interest in learning Spanish. Suggestions are offered on what needs to be done if Spanish is to become the second language of Trinidad and Tobago
Gender Stereotyping
(Daily Express, 2003) Morris, Jeanette
This article addresses the issue of gender stereotyping in the curriculum choices made by secondary school students in Trinidad and Tobago
Towards a Bilingual Society
(Daily Express, 2003) Morris, Jeanette
This article identifies the geopolitical imperatives that emphasize the need for the Caribbean to have a bilingual cadre of skilled personnel, but notes that Caribbean students reject language study in droves. It seeks to identify some of the reasons for this situation and provides suggestions for ensuring that the goal of enabling students to leave school after five years with competence in at least one foreign language is achieved