How should we nurture our children to get the best primary education in an underprivileged region?

Question

Suppose you live in an underdeveloped region where good teachers are scarce,teaching curriculum is out of touch with global trend and primary students are trained to learn by route.In such situation,how would you provide the best primary education for your own children?

Suppose you live in an underdeveloped region where good teachers are scarce,teaching curriculum is out of touch with global trend and primary students are trained to learn by route.In such situation,how would you provide the best primary education for your own children?

Typing error:NOT route but rote

Answer 1

Please don't let the economic situation of the region scare you. It has been proven that students can succeed and surpass their peers without the benefits of great wealth. Check out Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf schools. They don't have text books and parents pay hefty tuition for their kids to go there.

I am a teacher in one of the wealthiest districts in the Western New York Region. The problem I see occurring is one that is probably not happening in every poor district. Our students cannot read and cannot write. They spend far too much time with electronics and far too little time with books and homework.

An outdated textbook and curriculum would be far more beneficial than an Internet connection and plasma TV.

I believe that there could be a major turn around with many of these kids if their parents would stimulate them with conversation and everyday activities. Much of what I have to say is opinion based on my experience, so you can take it or leave it.

To help your kids be critical thinkers, ask them "what & why" questions in relation to their topics of study. Ex.: Why do you like Edgar Allen Poe's writing?, Why did the U.S. fight Spain and then take over the Philippine people after the Spanish- American War?, Why didn't the U.S. join WWII earlier?, What would be different if such and such didn't happen? By doing this, you will get them to think critically.

Next, show them how to complete everyday chores, teach them how to:write letters and address envelopes appropriatly, introduce two strangers (age before beauty), when it is appropriate for applause at a preformance, how to address adults, and how to cook a simple dinner. These basic niceties are fast becoming a thing of the past.

The children I see on a daily basis (110 students age 13) have plenty of tech shills. They can IM, e-mail, download, and anything else related to the computer, but they cannot form a complete, well-written sentence. Truly, it is no exaggeration when I say that I fear for the employers of this nation. There will soon be a shrinking pool of people who have the verbal and written communication skills necessary to fulfill the most basic office positions.

A college professor of mine once said, "the greatest indicator of your level of education is the ability to read and write well." Parents today seem too busy/preoccupied to care whether their children are perfecting such skills. Have your children read. Above all else, reading will increase their vocabulary, improve spelling, and other writing skills. Plus, it will open their minds to the world beyond their own town.

Also, don't be afraid of teaching by rote memory for the elementray grades. It is proven that "concrete" information is best for younger children. Children's brains are not fully capable of analysis of information until about the age of 14. AND memorizing mulitplication tables and units of measure ARE important!

Answer 2

I agree with you - but realistically, kids who are confused about their sexuality these days would prefer to research in their own privacy. As a young teen some people suspected me of being either gay or bi while I was still unsure and mostly in denial ~ homosexuality was brought up in class and all it really did was spark argument between the religious and the very few who had the guts to stand up for homosexuality ie - me. It just made things very uncomfortable for everybody. But you're right about how times are changing, I just don't believe a whole topic on homosexuality should be introduced. A minor intergration of the topic is probably the best idea. Star for you

Answer 3

create in your children a passion for learning.
Let them help you with tasks and chores. TALK TO THEM! explain what you're doing, ask them questions about what they think comes next - make them use their brains. Surround them with books - second hand or library books will do - encourage then to WANT to read, let them see you read - newspapers, magazines, books, anything - once they've discovered books they can access the universe and all that's in it. Once they can read they can search the world wide web.
Everywhere you go - everything you do has the potential to teach something.
A good school is a good thing but it's not everything. Great scholars will always emerge from bad schools and great schools will always graduate failures. YOU have the biggest influence on your childs education. Get their attitude to learning up and eager and they'll push the school to teach them more!

Answer 4

You should try to educate your children as well and not just leave it to the school.

I know some people say they don't have the time but you must make time as it's so important.

Answer 5

Try to read Eduacation Magazines you will find the best ideas about Primary Eduacation

Answer 6

1)Install computer in the house and teach through the internet.
2)Each one teach one methodology.
Secondary school students can teach the primary school students.students only can understand the students difficulties and problems
3) SATELLITE EDUCATION-(edu.net satellite)

Answer 7

MOVE!!!Merry Christmas!

Answer 8

don't know, but it obvious from your spelling an grammar that your parents had a similar problem ROUTE ??? did you mean ROTE?