Guyana’s educational system is a class structured one

Jun 24, 2017 Letters

Dear Editor,
Your editorial about changing our education model was insightful. It’s difficult to implement change in the education system of Guyana and the Caribbean because the decision makers are beneficiaries of the present system. They blame the individual for their inability to progress in the current education system. Teachers also get the blame for poor students’ performance. The system is doing what it is designed to do; create a ruling elite and a majority servile class.
Our ruling class thinks there is nothing wrong with the system but there are lazy people who cause trouble to the society. When I used to mark the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC), I tried, face-to-face to convince some higher ups that the Examinations needed reform but was unsuccessful. Since that body is the Examining Body for the region and Guyana they are integral to educational reform. Teachers teach to the test and the test is design to discriminate. A plan must be developed and implemented to change Guyana’s education system. It cannot just be superficial like teacher training and remedial classes for students. The system must aim at developing students’ abilities. The present system aims to select the better students and this is inherent discrimination. I contend it is an unjust system. No justice!
Brian Plummer

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