The Education System Of Trinidad And Tobago Essay

Abstract This is an oral history assignment based upon an evaluation on the comparison between the education system back then as compared to modern times now. An how this education structure in Trinidad and Tobago have led to the benefit a well-respected officer of the Trinidad and Tobago police service (TTPS) and a member of the Mts Association. The Development of The Education System in Trinidad and Tobago. This Oral interview was conducted on Saturday the 27th and 28th of September respectfully, at my church were both interviewees attended. The first to be done was by Inspector Vernon Barnett acting in the rank of assistant Superintendent in the San-Fernando district. He was questioned on his various knowledge and experiences in the education system of Trinidad and Tobago as relating to a comparison of back then to now. 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