The Caribbean has regionally integrated its educational scheme. CXC is one example of regional integration. One body governs these exams and the marking is standard throughout the Caribbean. The same for CAPE. This allows education to have some local and regional elements, such as Caribbean history. This also symbolizes a break with the colonial entity regarding education, as cxc has replaced GCSC and other English exams.

 The University of the West Indies (UWI) is another example of regional integration. There are three campuses in the Caribbean. Students from different countries attend them and this facilitates cultural and regional diversity. Also, if one course if not offered in one campus it is most likely offered in another.  This ensures that students do not have to leave the Caribbean to get a comprehensive education. Spanish courses becoming mandatory is an example of the university acknowledging the society in which we live and trying to broaden students’ mind. 

The law schools. The council of legal education is regional and there are there law schools in the Caribbean. This has ensured that students do not have to go to England to qualify as attorneys. Local/regional education facilitates local pride and local jurisprudence. The Legal Education Certificate (LEC) gained from these institutions also allows the graduates to practice in many Caribbean countries. This fosters Caribbean growth and integration.

My experiences at the tutorials were both enjoyable and informative. However, the use of the “blackboard collaborate”, though known to be extremely beneficial, was frustrating. This frustration was developed based on many reasons. At the beginning of this implementation, there were several technological issues which lead to rise of annoyance among students. Additionally, the podcast used an exasperating musical sound at the introduction, which was merely impossible to skip that section. Personally, the course should have been traditional ‘sit-in’ lectures, where written notes and diagrams were necessary, along with the ‘good old fashion’ FAQs and examples. 

Nonetheless, the push for this courses exposure to most students on campus is applaudable. This effort allows the students, especially science focused, to understand the roots we are developed on and we can have high appreciation for the past. fa)��l��m

The material covered in this course has allowed me to critically analyse the culture and religion of those who believes in child marriage. I understand that such practice is rooted in the beliefs of the Hindu, Muslim and Orisha. However, it is my belief that a child should not be forced into a marriage. Additionally, a child at the tender age of 12 is not psychological, socially, and physically ready to consent to any form of marriage. Considering this topic, the marriage laws should be change from 12 to 18 years old for the consenting appropriate marrying age.

However, the Hindu religious boards advocate see the need for the law for many reasons (refer to video).