Barbados teachers say discipline, respect lead to educational success

The success of Barbados' education system is being attributed to its high student expectations, discipline, financial investment in education and a culture that values education. Students wear uniforms to encourage better behaviour, and students who do not respect their teachers are punished.

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This story published in ASCD Worldwide Edition SmartBrief on 11/03/2009





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