Barriers to Education Flashcards
Education demands a healthy environment conducive to effective assimilation of
knowledge and skills learned. However, some forces or barriers may exist to prevent or reduce the students’ ability to avail of their right to quality education.
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Students with disabilities continue to encounter physical.
barriers to educational services, such as lack of ramps and/or elevators in multilevel school buildings, heavy doors, inaccessible washrooms, and or inaccessible
transportation to and from school.
Physical Disability
Students with disabilities continue to face the
negative attitudes of teachers and students and stereotypes in the educational
system. Lack of knowledge about and sensitivity to disability issues on the part of
some educators, staff and students make it difficult for students with disabilities to
cope, adapt and access educational services equally well.
Negative Attitudes and Stereotypes
Sending students to school may result in the loss of family income or help
at home. The school may charge fees that the family cannot afford to meet such
as requiring a uniform or projects, and other contributions to school affairs that are
beyond the family budget.
Poverty
Genetics and culture affect to a certain extent, the educative process. Students’ genetic endowment and
cultural background determine the extent of substantive or curricular
comprehension and retention which may pose challenge to teachers, the school
administrators and the standards of education.
Students’ Capabilities, ‘Personal Beliefs, and Values
Students are More Likely to Drop out of School if Schooling is Irrelevant to
Realities. There is need for relevant curricula and materials for literacy and
numeracy, along with “facts and skills for life,” which include education on rights,
gender equality, health, nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs like
HIV/AIDS) and peace.
TRUE
Student Factors
a) Physical Disability.
b) Negative Attitudes and Stereotypes.
c) Poverty.
d) Students’ Capabilities, ‘Personal Beliefs, and Values.
e) Students are More Likely to Drop out of School if Schooling is Irrelevant to
Realities.
Institutional Factors
a) Inadequate Physical Facilities and Fundin
b) Philosophy, Vision, Mission of Schools
c) The Legal Framework around Education can be Weak
d) Issues of Safety and Security Inside and Outside the School
e) Accountability Movement
f) Perceived Lack of Support
Education is constrained by lack of
adequate support and funding from educational agencies and facilities in relation
to the number of students admitted.
Inadequate Physical Facilities and Funding
Schools have their own values, beliefs and
practices regarding teaching and learning.
Philosophy, Vision, Mission of Schools
Compulsory and or “free”
education laws may not exist, or if there is one, it may not be well enforced. Early marriage and pregnancy are widespread in many countries, yet most have laws
and policies that prohibit pregnant girls from attending school or returning to school
after the birth of their child.
The Legal Framework around Education can be Weak
Parents may less
likely allow their daughters to travel long distances to school because of risks to
their personal safety. Physical violence in schools affects boys and girls
Issues of Safety and Security Inside and Outside the School.
This movement seeks to hold schools, teachers, and
students responsible for learning. This may limit the ability of schools to meet
societal standards due to external pressures and intense expectations which may
weaken the system.
Accountability Movement.
Some people and organizations oppose health
education. Also, insufficient financial support hinders health education programs.
Perceived Lack of Support
Teaching and learning are very much influenced by the kind of
generation a learner represents. This is so because of the social and technological factors
that emerge in that particular time.
Generational Differences
