Examines history of three native Caribbean groups, the Ciboney, the Arawaks, and the Caribs, from beginning of European colonization in the fifteen th century. Details destruction of Indian society and culture by Spanish settlers, who subjugated Natives with education and religion. Includes section of "Some Positive Educational Contributions…

With the abolition of slavery, most West Indian planters dramatically changed their attitudes toward education for Blacks, suddenly favoring it. This paper examines reasons behind the attitudinal changes, the planters' perceptions on the role of education for Blacks, and the use of education as a mechanism for social control. (DS)

Discusses the educational system of the West Indies prior to emancipation. Analyzes the contradictions between the needs of the capitalist mode of agriculture and the education of slaves. Traces the changing attitudes of planters to slave education. Examines teaching methods, curriculum, and teacher education. Includes the role of missionaries and…