Purpose of the blog/posts: Achieve social justice through education reforms for children by understanding the different cultures and groups
In this page, we will post our insights on the education gap that exists around the globe, analyze why quality education may not exist for all groups of children and how culture, race, gender, geography and other factors lead to this education gap. In order to achieve equality in our society, it is imperative that we have equality of education. Hope these posts bring the awareness needed for us to take actions.
In this page, we will post our insights on the education gap that exists around the globe, analyze why quality education may not exist for all groups of children and how culture, race, gender, geography and other factors lead to this education gap. In order to achieve equality in our society, it is imperative that we have equality of education. Hope these posts bring the awareness needed for us to take actions.
Have you ever noticed that some issues become super important for a few weeks and then their popularity dies out as people move to the next thing? Whether it’s the war between Palestine and Israel, climate change or world hunger problem, they only manage to hold the general public’s attention for a short amount …
Technology could be useful or could have disadvantages, however, when used in moderation or for a cause or goal, it never fails to give great results. I began thinking about the use of technology in a classroom. I have noticed that the use of technology in classrooms has increased in the last few years. …
Reading has a positive effect on oneself and on the community. It is important that school children and adolescents continue to develop a reading habit. Research has shown that reading not only helps with getting a job but also awakens their social and civic sense. In addition, it is found that regular readers contribute …
The United Nations is an international organization with 193 member states. Their goal is to collaborate and discuss common problems and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity. To end poverty, the United Nations has set 17 ambitious and interlinked global goals for the world and themselves to achieve by 2030. They believe …
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to Education Read More »
Recently I attended the Yale Young Global Scholars Program, where students from around the world gathered to learn about and tackle global challenges. According to the University, “Yale Young Global Scholars is an unparalleled academic and leadership program at Yale University”. A topic of great interest to me was the one on education quality …
My takeaways from the Yale Young Global Scholars Program Read More »
Imagine two groups: one that lacks access to a computer and internet and another that is using advanced technology to make significant progress in science. Does this not represent a divide that could determine quality of life for a group? Technology affects all of us and hence all cultures. Technology is so tightly integrated …
Boys State is a week-long program held by the American Legion Auxiliary for rising seniors across all 50 states. What does the program do? Boys State is a youth government program, which replicates a state’s legal and governmental system (I was in California’s Boys State). The students selected for the program get elected to …
The Boys State experience: A week of policy making and education bills Read More »
In this post, I would like to explore how different cultures approach education and whether that could be a factor in explaining Digital Divide. Effective learning involves both engagement and how information is processed. Culture impacts both and is a potential reason for different performance across cultural groups. Cultural background affects a student’s approach …
In my last blog, Anthropological theories surrounding education, I wrote about two anthropological theories that describe individual behavior at school and how culture affects a student’s approach to education. In this blog, I write more about how culture and education are intertwined, and how that relationship (among other factors) could lead to the Digital …
Have you ever wondered what culture has to do with education? Until recently, I did not think there was much of a connection. As I started teaching students and visiting local inner-city schools, I observed certain cultural aspects in education that I found to be fascinating. I researched this area a bit more and …
