Problems Facing Uganda
Education
Problem:
Overcrowding and limited funds.
Not enough books, teachers and schools.
The 3 major problems are:
1- Funding for public schools.
2- Separation of church and state.
3- The quality of education. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_major_problems_facing_educati
Causes:
Since Uganda instated Universal Primary Education (UPE) by removing primary school fees in 1996, enrollment has drastically increased, but many classrooms now have 200 students in one room with one teacher. Teachers are often forced to hold classes outdoors because of the lack of sufficient facilities, and many observers are skeptical about the relative quality of the education.
Solution:
AAH Starts a Model Primary School. The community in Uganda and donors in the U.S. decided together that starting a school in the village would be the best way to make an impact on local education. With a little additional funding, they could build a model primary school – one that could be an example for all the other schools in the village.
On February 2, 2004, the Arlington Academy of Hope opened its doors to 78 students and became the only school in the region using American models of education, serving lunch and emphasizing the development of the child as an individual. Word spread quickly. Soon over 300 students attended AAH, with nearly 150 on a waiting list.
http://iwpr.net/report-news/education-crisis-ugandas-north
Since Uganda instated Universal Primary Education (UPE) by removing primary school fees in 1996, enrollment has drastically increased, but many classrooms now have 200 students in one room with one teacher. Teachers are often forced to hold classes outdoors because of the lack of sufficient facilities, and many observers are skeptical about the relative quality of the education.
Solution:
AAH Starts a Model Primary School. The community in Uganda and donors in the U.S. decided together that starting a school in the village would be the best way to make an impact on local education. With a little additional funding, they could build a model primary school – one that could be an example for all the other schools in the village.
On February 2, 2004, the Arlington Academy of Hope opened its doors to 78 students and became the only school in the region using American models of education, serving lunch and emphasizing the development of the child as an individual. Word spread quickly. Soon over 300 students attended AAH, with nearly 150 on a waiting list.
http://iwpr.net/report-news/education-crisis-ugandas-north