Education quality in South Asia poor: World Bank
01/07/2014 16:35
A World Bank report stressed on the poor quality of education in India and other South Asian countries stating that most of what is taught is "procedural" or rote-based which in turn is having an adverse affect on the economic development of these countries The report which is the first comprehensive analysis on performance of South Asian educational systems said, "Poor quality of education in South Asia, as reflected in low learning levels, traps many of its young people in poverty and prevents faster economic growth and more broadly shared prosperity," However, improving the quality of education is of utmost importance for the rise of a nation apart from providing education facilities to all. The report also stated, "Higher and clear standards must be enforced, absenteeism curbed and non-merit-based promotions halted. Students are poorly prepared in practical competencies such as measurement, problem-solving and writing of meaningful and grammatically-correct sentences," Several of those who passed out from primary schools do not reflect the basic numeracy and literacy skills which are necessary to help them to advance in their education. Commenting on this, Philippe Le Houerou, World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region said, "Just spending time in school is not enough. There has to be a significant gain in skills that requires an improvement in the quality of education. This will help countries in the region to reap the full expected returns on their investments and generate gains in productivity and economic growth,"
01/07/2014 16:35
A World Bank report stressed on the poor quality of education in India and other South Asian countries stating that most of what is taught is "procedural" or rote-based which in turn is having an adverse affect on the economic development of these countries The report which is the first comprehensive analysis on performance of South Asian educational systems said, "Poor quality of education in South Asia, as reflected in low learning levels, traps many of its young people in poverty and prevents faster economic growth and more broadly shared prosperity," However, improving the quality of education is of utmost importance for the rise of a nation apart from providing education facilities to all. The report also stated, "Higher and clear standards must be enforced, absenteeism curbed and non-merit-based promotions halted. Students are poorly prepared in practical competencies such as measurement, problem-solving and writing of meaningful and grammatically-correct sentences," Several of those who passed out from primary schools do not reflect the basic numeracy and literacy skills which are necessary to help them to advance in their education. Commenting on this, Philippe Le Houerou, World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region said, "Just spending time in school is not enough. There has to be a significant gain in skills that requires an improvement in the quality of education. This will help countries in the region to reap the full expected returns on their investments and generate gains in productivity and economic growth,"
