MODULE 1

SCHOOL AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE

In light of this simple understanding of a national system of education, it is

important to note that, behind every system of education, there are factors
or features that determine or influence and hence shape each one of the
system.

Each country of the world has its own history that shapes the
nations aims, aspirations, activities and destiny. This is often reflected
through the educational system. Colonialism has been an important
historical factor that can be said to have shaped the education system
of many countries in the world.
ECONOMY - The type of education largely depends on the economic
strength of any country. If the economic condition is poor, education
becomes backward in many aspects while if the economy of a country
is strong, then educational aims and the curriculum are given a special
direction for making the country prosperous.
CULTURE - In its simplest definition a culture of a society is the total way
of life of the society. Every society consist of human beings and in
whatever state they find themselves they always have some kind of
educational system.
GEOGRAPHY - Geography is the study of places and the relationships
between people and their environments.
Major Geographical Aspects that Influence the Educational
System
Climatic conditions Population distribution
Urban
Rural
POLITICS - The political philosophy which controls the government of
a country often has its inevitable impact on education. The political
factor dictates the kind of administration the system of education will
have.
Socialist system of education
- The common features of their education system include
monopoly of the state control on education, secularism,
physical and military training, political indoctrination, in
and out of school and also more emphasis on science
subjects.
Democratic system of education
HISTORY -

Democratic values of meaningful participation, personal

initiative, and equality and justice for all.

TECHNOLOGY - With the emergence of computer technology, internet

technology, this has revolutionized the whole education system
especially in the developed countries.