Monday, February 19, 2007

Why have Transforamtion Education in Sierra Leone?


Ten years of war (1991 – 2001) had a tremendous impact on Sierra Leone’s already struggling educational system.

Sierra Leone’s primary education rates are amongst the lowest in the world.

-Only 50% of the teachers are trained and qualified.

-The most common method of classroom management is carrying and using a stick on students.

-Their teaching methods focus only on cognitive education, neglecting development of the whole child, including spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development .

-Teachers need encouraged. The average student to teacher ratio is 50 to 1. Many teachers work without pay.

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