Education in Africa

Skyler  A.

What is my research topic? What are keywords I used to research?

• My topic is Education in Africa.
• Some keywords I used in my research are: School, Africa, Education, School in Africa , and African Education

What does education mean? What is the definition or description of education?

• Education means  being taught or learning.
• The process of  schooling or learning.
• Also education is the process of being taught.
• Education is a vital necessity of life.
• We need education to understand many things we didn't know before.

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  Why is education important to Africa?

•  Because you can get better jobs.
• Also you can get more personal freedoms
• When you get a better job because of a degree you can get more benefits and rewards. Also you can get a monthly wage.
• When you get a better education you can understand many things you didn't before.
• Sometimes people who go to school and get a good education are rich and successful.

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  Why is education a problem or issue for Africa?

• Education costs a lot of money and many people can't afford it.
• So in a result many people don't get an education.
• Another reason it is a problem is because if a child doesn't go to school the will lose social health.
• Since many people cant afford an education the government is losing money.
• Even the people who can afford an education run out of money. So education is a liability no matter what.

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  How does education affect the people who live in Africa?

• It can make people there more intelligent.
• It can also make them spend countless amounts of money on school.
• Also people who go to school meet new people.
• Many people who go to school can make life better for them.
• They will enjoy an education because it can help you make new friends.

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  What does the rest of the world (not Africa) think about education? What is the global reaction to education?

• Everybody thinks education is not useful.
• They think it is boring.
• Many people take education for granted.
• Many people also don't go to school because they suppose that it isn't their style.
• Many young teens all around the world drop out of school in just the 7th grade.

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  What can be done to help the problem of education? What is being done to correct education?

• Many government agencies  are trying to build more schools.
• Also the Africans are building schools for them selves.
• Many people can't afford school so they should make the price or tuition less.
• Many people who go to school can't afford supplies or text books.
• They only go to school for 6 years so they could go longer until 12th grade.

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  What's my personal opinion of education? How do I react and feel about education?

•  Usually I don't like it, but I know it is important.
•  I don't like lectures or tests, but I know that they're important.
• I'm kind of partial on video games. I would rather stay home and watch TV all day.
• Many times I only go to school because my mom makes me. If I had the choice not to go I probably wouldn't.
• I like doing experiments and projects but not homework. I think that we take school for granted so we need to start going more often and paying more attention in class.

Bibliography & Works Cited

This webpage was created for educational purposes by: Skyler A.

Made on: Thursday, March 20, 2008 02:02 PM

Mrs. Jaubert-Smith's  6th grade Social Studies Class.

Forbes Middle School

Georgetown, Texas