"The foresights of the editors, and the rigorous research of the authors, have come together to provide us with this invaluable publication.Interwoven in the issues and findings of the research essays in this collection are two recurring themes; the identification of challenges posed in preparing Caribbean students to be positive actors in the new global network and the isolation of challenges posed in developing these global relations. Over recent years, many of our teachers in the Caribbean have been recruited to work in metropolitan centres in North America and Europe. In many instances they have been placed in the centres with Caribbean communities. These teachers can, therefore, benefit from the findings of these research papers and better deal with the patterns of language use, crises identification and other unique situations faced by our students abroad.The content of this publication should therefore be a "must read" for all our teachers - to give them new insights and direct information on what they are confronting and what approaches they need to take."Maxine Henry-Wilson, MPMinister for Education, Youth and Culture, Jamaica.

The Hon. Maxine Henry Wilson is Minister of Education, Youth and Culture for Jamaica and holds the firm belief that education is the tool for effective change..."To teachers in the classroom: We have to equip ourselves with the most up-to-date methodologies and the latest thinking. The issues raised in these essays all speak to the diversity of challenges you face. To the authors: You have identified many of the significant issues which will guide us at all levels, but which policymakers especially need in order to make informed and rational decisions.To the editors: Thank you for compiling such a coherent volume, which in its limited number of pages has covered such a wide space of issues.The potential for education is the richer for the collaborative effort reflected in this publication."Maxine Henry-Wilson. MPMinister for Education, Youth and Culture, Jamaica