chapter 4

In which year did the colonies commence achieving self-governance and sustainability?

• 1947

• 1941

• 1939

• 1929

Who visited the Barbados Development and Welfare Organization in August 1941 to propose educational programs for funding?

• Mr. Easter

• Mr. St. John

• Mr. Comptroller

• Mr. S.A. Hammond

What was the main focus of the Colonial Development and Welfare Act of 1929?

• Social services and education

• Healthcare services

• Infrastructure development

• Military expansion

How many grant-aided primary schools were there in the colony in 1947?

• 120

• 78

• 50

• 100

Which of the following was not one of the accredited secondary schools established in the colony by 1947?

• St. John's College

• St. Michael's College

• Wesley College

• St. Catherine's Academy

What did the Catholic Management initiate in terms of teacher training in 1944?

• Trade school establishment

• Scholarships for young teachers

• New curriculum

• Vacation course for primary school teachers

What prompted each school to develop its program in 1945?

• New curriculum

• Teacher professional development

• Construction of primary schools

• Establishing a trade school

How many high school seniors with teacher training degrees did the SJC teacher training program contribute in the mid-1950s?

• 10

• 20

• 40

• 30

What did the study in 1947 reveal about the population of youngsters aged 6 to 13?

• Over 20,000

• Over 12,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 15,000

What was the purpose of the grants issued in 1944?

• Offering scholarships to young teachers

• Establishing new schools

• Reconstructing schools devastated by the 1942 hurricane

• Providing housing for teachers