Social Issues in Education
How do we address issues and sensitivities like poverty, cultural history, gender biases, etc. so that we can improve the access to quality education.
Gender and Education: The challenge of educating girls in Africa
Education of girls is essential in the drive by nations to achieve the Millennium Development Goals .Although the education policy of most African countries do not discriminate against girls and women, there is a serious gender disparity in enrolment and transition form one level to the next, especially in rural Africa.
Many girls hardly get the right/relevant type of education that would make them overcome the social, cultural and health challenges .Hardly does the education system help them realize their full potential and prepare them on the path of being active global citizens .How then should Africa tackle these challenges to girl child education?
Like in many parts of Africa, the challenges to girl-child in Kenya are varied. While some might lead to drop out; others affect the quality of learning, leaving most girls with education that is hardly useful in a very fast paced and complex society.
I have attached powerpoint slides developed by trainees in the Innovative Women Teachers project.You are welcome to have an input in developing these materials or in any way in the Innovative women teachers project. Let us discuss these challenges and how we could in a small way help realize the potential of the girl-child through education
Many girls hardly get the right/relevant type of education that would make them overcome the social, cultural and health challenges .Hardly does the education system help them realize their full potential and prepare them on the path of being active global citizens .How then should Africa tackle these challenges to girl child education?
Like in many parts of Africa, the challenges to girl-child in Kenya are varied. While some might lead to drop out; others affect the quality of learning, leaving most girls with education that is hardly useful in a very fast paced and complex society.
I have attached powerpoint slides developed by trainees in the Innovative Women Teachers project.You are welcome to have an input in developing these materials or in any way in the Innovative women teachers project. Let us discuss these challenges and how we could in a small way help realize the potential of the girl-child through education
Noble Kelly
Feb 3, 2009
Kelly Gray
Unfortunately, we are not able to retain all of our girl children in schools locally either. However, we have become more successful in recent history. I would suggest appealling to a father's sense of insecurity for the future may assist teachers in allowing girls to continue their education if the possibility of an independent income will help support him and the family unit. Good luck
Jul 9, 2009
Dan Andrew Otedo
Jul 9, 2009