Indicators of a Quality Education

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The Indicators of a Quality Education Introduction Quality education starts with the focus on adequate number of schools, books, pencils and trained teachers, and the number of children who finish school. The quality of an education moves beyond this to consider what goes on inside and outside of school. It encompasses education for human security, for community development and for national progress. It is also an enormous challenge and immense opportunity. Children and young people who are physically and psychosocially healthy, well nourished, ready to participate and learn, and supported to learn by families and communities are more likely to benefit from a quality education (Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991). Positive early childhood experiences are important to children’s success in school, and families and communities play a key role in providing and ensuring these. But the experiences any child brings may be negative or even harmful- for instance, they may include social trauma, personal abuse or HIV/AIDS. Teachers need to be ready to receive and work with learners and whatever they bring to school. The learning environment is a critical dimension of educational quality. It must be gender-sensitive, healthy and safe for children, protective of them and successful in helping them learn. Families and communities should play a central role in ensuring such environments. Every school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for students, parents, and visitors as environment plays an important role in encouraging children to do as well as they can. When we talk about a school’s atmosphere and philosophy it describes the school’s climate and relationships, expectations of achievement, how it promotes fairness and equality, and how well it partnerships with parents and the wider community. Quality Education is only one means
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