history of canadian education
In general, Canadian education in the past was mostly about learning from a teacher and learning and memorizing the facts from textbooks. Information about far away places and cultures was found in books and textbooks.
Canadian education in rural communities was a bit different, however. In rural communities, everyday skills such as gardening, spinning, and land clearing were incorporated into the curriculum. This was important because they needed to have these abilities in order to support their families while they were growing up, and then a lot of them would then go on to have their own farms. Occasionally in rural areas, it was the family that provided religious instruction and instruction in reading and writing. Education was associated more with households than classrooms.
Presently, Canadian students learn from each other, the teacher, the Internet, people outside the school, and even people in other countries. Technology has made such learning possible, and we are able to do things that weren’t even thought possible in the past. We currently learn through inquiry; Canadian students ask questions, explore, experiment, and investigate new ideas.
Canadian education in rural communities was a bit different, however. In rural communities, everyday skills such as gardening, spinning, and land clearing were incorporated into the curriculum. This was important because they needed to have these abilities in order to support their families while they were growing up, and then a lot of them would then go on to have their own farms. Occasionally in rural areas, it was the family that provided religious instruction and instruction in reading and writing. Education was associated more with households than classrooms.
Presently, Canadian students learn from each other, the teacher, the Internet, people outside the school, and even people in other countries. Technology has made such learning possible, and we are able to do things that weren’t even thought possible in the past. We currently learn through inquiry; Canadian students ask questions, explore, experiment, and investigate new ideas.
history of indian education
At first, Indian education was confined to only a small portion of society; some of the reasons for this include the use of symbolic language, masses were busy in traditional/hereditary occupations, and the manner in which skills and knowledge were transferred was through practice and experience, not formal lectures. Their belief was that the lack of education allowed them to excel in other areas like spinning, weaving, pottery making, bead making, brick-laying, metal work, and others.
Once Indian education became a norm, it became a well-established system where school was free, but students would repay the teachers by doing chores. However, only the rich went to school, as it was very much a privilege to be able to send children to school. Everything was taught verbally, knowledge was passed from teachers to students and so on. After that, English schools were introduced to try and weaken the traditions and popular culture of Indian states, and the education ended up being more about achievements by European states, sciences, and popular studies. To this day, India is noticing that their education system was shaped and influenced by institutions in various periods throughout history.
Once Indian education became a norm, it became a well-established system where school was free, but students would repay the teachers by doing chores. However, only the rich went to school, as it was very much a privilege to be able to send children to school. Everything was taught verbally, knowledge was passed from teachers to students and so on. After that, English schools were introduced to try and weaken the traditions and popular culture of Indian states, and the education ended up being more about achievements by European states, sciences, and popular studies. To this day, India is noticing that their education system was shaped and influenced by institutions in various periods throughout history.
The needs of a society are in a constant state of change, at any given moment an event could occur that causes the needs to change, adapt, or alter. The public education system has been asked to transmit core knowledge and cultural values, provide care, and prepare students for their life after school. Public education has emerged as one of the prime sources of stability in our society, as it allows for students to learn the fundamentals of life and enables them to learn the skills that will be necessary to survive after the stable life of public education ends and the rocky real world begins.
Education also brings many benefits to the society, such as higher employment opportunities, higher income, enhanced skills, and improved social status. Much research has been done to show that education enables individuals to have a better overall health, allow for more civic engagement (ie. voting), and decrease violence.
Education also brings many benefits to the society, such as higher employment opportunities, higher income, enhanced skills, and improved social status. Much research has been done to show that education enables individuals to have a better overall health, allow for more civic engagement (ie. voting), and decrease violence.
There are many different approaches that can be taken when dissecting the idea of the psychological function that education plays. Education allows students to exercise their wellbeing, creativity, and imagination. Playtime (recesses and free time) offers young children developmental gains and improves their memory for better academic performance.
Another psychological function that it plays is gender typing (the process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes of members of the same sex that they identify with). This occurs within the education system because of gender stereotyping and gender-based beliefs. For example, when children are younger in the system, play time (as mentioned before) is a large part of learning, and this play time can enhance ideas about “what a girl should do” and “what a boy should do”. When children are at a certain age, the psychological role of education takes over and a boy may say to a girl, “hey, why are you playing with those dinosaurs?” and a girl may say to a boy, “hey, why are you playing with those dolls?” These stereotypes have been within the education system (and our society) for a very long time, and they are not escaping it any time soon. These are all very much psychological functions and effects that take place within the system we have widely adapted in this day in age.
Another psychological function that it plays is gender typing (the process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes of members of the same sex that they identify with). This occurs within the education system because of gender stereotyping and gender-based beliefs. For example, when children are younger in the system, play time (as mentioned before) is a large part of learning, and this play time can enhance ideas about “what a girl should do” and “what a boy should do”. When children are at a certain age, the psychological role of education takes over and a boy may say to a girl, “hey, why are you playing with those dinosaurs?” and a girl may say to a boy, “hey, why are you playing with those dolls?” These stereotypes have been within the education system (and our society) for a very long time, and they are not escaping it any time soon. These are all very much psychological functions and effects that take place within the system we have widely adapted in this day in age.
Africa
Education is essential to a healthy and self-determined life. For the most part, people agree that an educated person will have better opportunities in life than an uneducated person. However, there are still many barriers that stand in the way for every individual in the world to receive an education in order to better their lives. A barrier is described as “something immaterial that obstructs or impedes”; for example, “lack of education can be a barrier to success”. Some barriers may seem irrational and/or misunderstood to us Canadians; however, in education systems around the world they could be what is obstructing or impeding success. Barriers to education around the world may include [but are not limited to] poverty, violent extremists, proximity (schools being too far away with no way to get there), harassment, early marriage, chores, health problems, malnutrition, or having to work in order to support the family. Keep in mind that these barriers can exist in any education system, but are undeniably more common within developing countries.
Around the world, there are 58 million children (ages 6-11) that are missing from classrooms- that makes up 9% of the primary school-aged population. There is also a major gender gap; in one-third of countries, there are still more boys enrolled in primary schools than girls. This is most definitely a hefty concern since women make up two-thirds of the global illiterate population, and they are treated with such inequality.
Around the world, there are 58 million children (ages 6-11) that are missing from classrooms- that makes up 9% of the primary school-aged population. There is also a major gender gap; in one-third of countries, there are still more boys enrolled in primary schools than girls. This is most definitely a hefty concern since women make up two-thirds of the global illiterate population, and they are treated with such inequality.
The above graphic shows that there are 77 million young illiterate women around the world who are unable to read or write a simple sentence, let alone help their children with their homework so that they are able to understand and learn. About 29 million of these women live in sub-Saharan Africa. In the past, education in Africa used to be about teaching children how to live within their society; now, it is more about how to live outside of Africa. The main problem is that there are so many barriers in the way of African children receiving the education they need in order to be successful. The gender barrier is even more noticeable in Africa than in other countries around the world; many girls in Africa do not receive a proper education because girls are destined to work in the family home, whereas boys are entitled to receive an education.
Also, a lot of them are scared that sexual harassment will occur either at the school or on the way to school. The African people do know that educating girls means for more educated women who are healthier, earn more income, have fewer children, and provide better health care and education to those children; however, there are plenty of barriers that hinder this progress in their lives. Across Africa, 28 million girls between the ages of 6 and 15 are not in school and many will never set foot in a classroom. In Africa, if a girl has not entered school by the time she is 10, chances are she never will.
The above graphic shows the share of girls in Niger that have dropped out, will start late, or will never start. 91% of girls in Niger will never enter school, 3% have left school, and 6% will enter late.
However, there are further concerns in Africa about the education system, such as the fact that there are not many schools that provide access to basic needs. Only 22% of schools have access to electricity and less than half have access to clean drinking water.
However, there are further concerns in Africa about the education system, such as the fact that there are not many schools that provide access to basic needs. Only 22% of schools have access to electricity and less than half have access to clean drinking water.
The above graphics shows how poor of classroom conditions African students are dealing with, and there is no doubt that it impedes their learning. With the lack of schooling and poor education, there are many negative effects on the population and the country as a whole. The children leave school without having acquired basic skills, which definitely takes a toll on the social and economic development of Africa.
india
The education system in India is quite interesting because various institutions throughout history influenced it. The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) continues to play a lead role in the evolution and monitoring of educational policies and programs. The school system consists of four levels: lower primary (age 4-6), upper primary (age 11-12), high (13-15), and higher secondary (17-18). There are large examinations at the end of 10 years of schooling (after high school), and at the end of 12 years (after higher secondary). Students learn a common curriculum until the end of high school. There is some amount of specialization possible at the higher secondary level. Throughout the country, most students have to learn three languages (English, Hindu, and their mother tongue), so there is much emphasis on the languages. Due to all of this, there is a lot of pressure for students to do well in Indian schools.
Not only are there barriers in the African education system, but there are some that exist in the Indian education system as well. Since India’s population is growing at an uncontrollable rate, it is definitely a barrier to the expansion of the education system. It is hard to provide enough educational opportunities to meet the populations’ need, as it is growing too fast to expand at the correct rate. There is much denial of post-secondary opportunities due to the very limited capacity of institutions that offer high quality academic programs. A lot of programs lack qualified teachers, academic standards, and administrative support. Illiteracy among women is still a large issue in India, which impedes upon further learning and helping their families to succeed; this illiteracy is considered a barrier in the success of the educational system
Not only are there barriers in the African education system, but there are some that exist in the Indian education system as well. Since India’s population is growing at an uncontrollable rate, it is definitely a barrier to the expansion of the education system. It is hard to provide enough educational opportunities to meet the populations’ need, as it is growing too fast to expand at the correct rate. There is much denial of post-secondary opportunities due to the very limited capacity of institutions that offer high quality academic programs. A lot of programs lack qualified teachers, academic standards, and administrative support. Illiteracy among women is still a large issue in India, which impedes upon further learning and helping their families to succeed; this illiteracy is considered a barrier in the success of the educational system
canada
In comparison, the Canadian education system has flaws but most of the barriers listed earlier on are not the more prominent of issues. Students are able to receive a good education and countless move on to pursue tertiary instruction to further their learning. Each province governs the education system, so there are slight variations in the curriculum, however, the grade levels are generally taught similar topics. There is much structure to the system, in the sense that provinces are divided into school districts, and school districts have school boards to implement policies and specific curriculums. When surveyed, most people describe the Canadian education system as comfortable, good, encouraging, organized, and positive. Also, people say that there is not enough emphasis on physical activity, too much textbook work, too much sitting down, curriculum content can be irrelevant, and not enough diversification to meet students’ needs well enough.
In Africa, there are programs that are becoming available (such as the Dell Young Leaders program) that can help to provide financial support for many students to make their way through education. This helps to try and break the vicious cycle of poverty (students aren’t going to school due to poverty, then not receiving an education to try and get them out of poverty, therefore they still live in poverty); the idea is that African students will receive an education and lift their families out of such poverty. There are also programs to help transition African students to a higher education without failing, as most do since they are not used to a higher education system or how to succeed in such a level. Through these programs, they can learn how to handle stress, and how to manage their time and money. They talk to students about motivation, career planning and development, sexuality and HIV-Aids, and well being in order to help students thrive. There are also many organizations and charities that work to raise money for schools in these areas in order to provide them with the money they need to build schools with electricity and have the proper resources to meet the students’ basic needs.
In India, having more material resources such as money, and having more access to knowledge and information could overcome the barriers. This would help to build more schools and have more knowledgeable teachers in order to meet the populations’ need. Having more resources could mean for more materials for students in India, as some places are poorer than others and cannot afford to buy important materials for the classrooms. There are many organizations and charities that are helping with providing the proper resources for students. The educational Administration of Chandigarh at Sarangpur has implemented its World Class Project reform initiative to offer a greater number of attendance scholarships to certain social classes of students, which provides students with even more opportunities.
In Canada, there are definitely parts of the education system that could be improved upon and there are ways to improve upon them. Creating a curriculum that pertains to more useful “real-life” information would be more helpful. Most students know how to calculate quadratic equations; yet do not know how a mortgage on a house works. The teaching of these life skills should be more prominent in the Canadian education system. Also, there should be time built into each student’s day for physical activity so that the idea of child and adolescent obesity can be addressed and hopefully avoided. Overall, there is much that can be done to improve upon this education system.
In conclusion, the African, Indian, and Canadian education systems are very different from each other and each has different benefits and drawbacks. Each one has different barriers that could stand in the way of a successful education, and there are ways that these barriers could be avoided and overcome. Overcoming these different barriers could mean for a better economy, more discoveries about humanity, and a better, brighter future for all.
In India, having more material resources such as money, and having more access to knowledge and information could overcome the barriers. This would help to build more schools and have more knowledgeable teachers in order to meet the populations’ need. Having more resources could mean for more materials for students in India, as some places are poorer than others and cannot afford to buy important materials for the classrooms. There are many organizations and charities that are helping with providing the proper resources for students. The educational Administration of Chandigarh at Sarangpur has implemented its World Class Project reform initiative to offer a greater number of attendance scholarships to certain social classes of students, which provides students with even more opportunities.
In Canada, there are definitely parts of the education system that could be improved upon and there are ways to improve upon them. Creating a curriculum that pertains to more useful “real-life” information would be more helpful. Most students know how to calculate quadratic equations; yet do not know how a mortgage on a house works. The teaching of these life skills should be more prominent in the Canadian education system. Also, there should be time built into each student’s day for physical activity so that the idea of child and adolescent obesity can be addressed and hopefully avoided. Overall, there is much that can be done to improve upon this education system.
In conclusion, the African, Indian, and Canadian education systems are very different from each other and each has different benefits and drawbacks. Each one has different barriers that could stand in the way of a successful education, and there are ways that these barriers could be avoided and overcome. Overcoming these different barriers could mean for a better economy, more discoveries about humanity, and a better, brighter future for all.
There are many ways that school could be better and/or different (that could apply to many different education systems) including:
- Having even more access to knowledge and information
- Creating a curriculum that pertains to more useful “real-life” information
- Having variation in the curriculum, getting rid of standardized testing
- Eliminating the gender gap
- Minimizing the amount of stress that is put on students