MUNROEPROFESSOR TREVOR Munroe, lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of the West Indies, has indicated that Jamaica could continue to experience negative economic growth if the country's methods of fighting crime are not made more effective.
He said Jamaica must be more resolute in creating a culture of forgiveness in stemming the wave of reprisal killings that have escalated recently.
The Professor, who is also a Government Senator, was addressing attendees at the recently held 'lifelong learning conference' hosted by the Lifelong Learning Focus Group, an
arm of the HEART Trust's Professional Guidance Information Services
(PROGIS).
NOT EQUIPPED
Elaborating on the topic, 'The Power of Education In Lifelong Learning', Professor Munroe stated that although educational institutions are engaged in making students literate, they have not equipped them with the essential qualities necessary to survive in the arena of life.
He charged the students to grasp every opportunity of learning available to them in order to be able to survive in a technology-driven global
environment.
"Knowledge is not found only in formal institutions, but must be garnered from everyday situations. Lifelong learning is a process based on values, acquiring skills and an appreciation of ourselves and living peaceably with our countrymen," said Dr. Munroe.
LESSONS
The Senator further added that as Jamaicans who have entered an era of lifelong learning, we must seek to hone in on the lessons taught by the consequences of our actions.
"Through the damage done by Hurricane Ivan, Jamaicans must now learn how to better deal with disasters of this magnitude. Now, we have to learn how and where to build and the measures necessary to enforce national codes," he said.
The Lifelong Learning Conference was held with the aim of sensitising Jamaicans to educational opportunities available to them and the importance of creating a culture of learning for life in order to meet and maintain world class standards.
