Chapter 5

In which year did the governor orchestrate a devaluation of the Belizean dollar against the British pound?

• 1949

• 1954

• 1962

• 1974

What was the key provision included in the 1962 Education Ordinance?

• Compulsory school attendance for ages six to fourteen

• Formation of a Curriculum Development Unit

• Establishment of a quasi-ministerial system

• Introduction of adult suffrage

When was the Belize Teachers College formed?

• 1954

• 1970

• 1962

• 1965

What significant milestone was introduced in 1970?

• Formation of a Curriculum Development Unit

• Introduction of B.N.S.E

• Establishment of BELCAST

• Creation of a preschool department

What was the purpose of the United Nations Economic Survey Mission in June 1962?

• Form the Belize Teachers College

• Conduct an economic survey

• Establish a new Agricultural Institute

• Open the first junior secondary school in Belize City

What was the focus of the newly established government in the Ministry of Agriculture?

• Conducting an economic survey

• Forming the Belize Teachers College

• Opening the first junior secondary school in Belize City

• Establishing a new Agricultural Institute

What was the purpose of the UNESCO Educational Planning Mission's visit?

• Conduct an economic survey

• Provide an economic report

• Conduct an educational planning mission

• Establish a new Agricultural Institute

What was the focus of the 1974 funding allocation?

• Introduction of B.N.S.E

• Establishment of BELCAST

• Creation of a preschool department

• Formation of a Curriculum Development Unit

What did the 1965 merger of two independent teaching colleges result in?

• Formation of the Belize Teachers College

• Establishment of BELCAST

• Introduction of B.N.S.E

• Formation of a Curriculum Development Unit

What was the focus of Mr. Philip Goldson, the 'new' Minister of Education?

• Conducting an economic survey

• Prioritizing fully trained instructors in elementary schools

• Forming the Belize Teachers College

• Establishing a new Agricultural Institute