Hendrawan Rizki

20060011

English for Academic purpose

Why is education important?

There are plenty of reasons why education is important. Generally speaking, they all tie closely to a
person’s goals in life and to their future well-being. Below are some of the other most common reasons
education is so important:

Education helps a person hone their communication skills by learning how to read, write, speak and
listen.

Education develops critical thinking. This is vital in teaching a person how to use logic when making
decisions and interacting with people (e.g., boosting creativity, enhancing time management).

Education helps an individual meet basic job qualifications and makes them more likely to secure better
jobs.

Education promotes gender equality and helps empower girls and women. A World Bank report found
that an extra year of schooling for girls reduces teen pregnancy rates by six per cent and gave women
more control over how many children they have.

Education reduces child mortality. According to UNESCO, a child born to a mother who can read is 50
per cent more likely to survive past the age of five.

What are the different types of education?

Education is typically divided into three categories: formal education, informal education, and non-
formal education.

Formal education

Formal education is the type that is typically conducted in a classroom setting in an academic institution.
This is where students are taught basic skills such as reading and writing, as well as more advanced
academic lessons.

Also known as ‘formal learning’, it usually begins in elementary school and culminates in post-secondary
education. It is provided by qualified teachers or professors and follows a curriculum.

Informal education
Informal education, on the other hand, is the type that is done outside the premises of an academic
institution. Often, this is when a person learns skills or acquires knowledge from home, when visiting
libraries, or browsing educational websites through a device. Learning from the elders in one’s
community can also be an important form of informal education.

Such education is often not planned or deliberate, nor does it follow a regimented timetable or a
specific curriculum. It is spontaneous and may also be described as a natural form of education.

Non-formal education

Non-formal education has qualities similar to both formal and informal education. It follows a timetable
and is systemically implemented but not necessarily conducted within a school system. It is flexible in
terms of time and curriculum and normally does not have an age limit.

What are the benefits of education?

If all students in low-income countries acquired basic reading skills before leaving school, entire societies
could change dramatically. According to UNESCO, 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty. But
education isn’t just about living above the poverty line. It’s about quality of life, choices at work, and
many other benefits, as listed below.

Developing problem-solving skills

The schooling system teaches a person how to make their own decisions by developing critical and
logical thinking skills. This prepares children for adulthood when both big and small decisions become a
constant part of their daily lives.

For example: coming up with solutions to challenges in the community or planning how to provide for a
family.

Self-reliance and empowerment

Knowing how to read, write and do arithmetic is empowering. When a person can read, they can access
endless learning and information. When they can calculate expenses and make a budget, they can start
a small business. Paired with the ability to form opinions, literacy makes a person become more self-
reliant, and gives them confidence.
Promoting equality among individuals

In an ideal world, there is no room for discrimination due to race, gender, religion, social class, or level
of literacy. This is where the value of education comes to play. Through education, one can develop
strong, well-considered opinions – and learn to respect the views of others. Many experts agree that
education is a significant contributor to peace in societies.

Stability and financial security

A person’s income is often linked to his or her educational attainment. Around the world, there are
more employment opportunities for those who complete high school, earn a degree, diploma or
certificate, or go on to post-graduate studies. These can also mean higher salaries.

Economic growth (as a nation)

An educated population is important in building a nation’s economy. According to studies, countries

with the highest literacy rates are more likely to make progress in human and economic development.
National economic growth begins with individual economic growth, which is often linked back to
education.

In Canada, 70 per cent of jobs have a college-level reading skill requirement. A separate report also
found that individuals with lower literacy skills are more likely to be unemployed.

Giving back to the community

Once children are educated, they have more ways to make a difference in their communities. Many of
the children we serve at World Vision have dreams of making a difference as teachers, doctors, or as
part of the government.

What does World Vision do to make education more accessible for girls and boys?

One of World Vision’s objectives is to make education accessible for girls and boys around the world. We
see it as an effective tool to promote sustainable growth for children, their families and the communities
that we support.

In 2020, donors sponsored 377,888 children across 44 countries through World Vision Canada alone.
Many of these children are now benefitting from formal education. At least 12,270 children attend after-
school literacy activities, while 51,585 adults were educated on child protection.
World Vision has several programs which make education of children and youth a priority. These include
Child Sponsorship, the Raw Hope initiative and the World Vision Gift Catalogue. Through these projects,
anyone interested in helping fund the education of vulnerable children can participate.

How can I contribute toward making education accessible?

Children in Canada have access to free education all the way through high school – but it’s not true
everywhere. Below are some of the ways you can help make education accessible for girls and boys
around the world.

Child Sponsorship

World Vision is known for our Child Sponsorship program. It is an initiative where we pool together
funds from donors, partners and the Canadian government to provide access to necessities such as
nutritious food, clean water, health care and education among others. The program benefits children
across 44 countries, emphasizing access to education.

Raw Hope

Raw Hope is another program where we strive to make learning possible, even in the world’s most
dangerous places. We do more than provide access to life-saving essentials. Raw Hope also includes the
creation of safe spaces where girls and boys can play and continue their learning, even when life is in
chaos.

Gift Catalogue

World Vision’s online Gift Catalogue invites donors to choose from many kinds of life-changing gifts–
including several focusing on education. You can help by: donating textbooks for children, distributing
school essentials, donating tech for a community, and helping send girls to school.

Volunteer

While monetary donations are a great way to help, it is not the only option. You can also try
volunteering your time by joining groups in your city or neighbourhood. Look for associations accepting
volunteer teachers and share your knowledge with children of all ages. Volunteer Canada has a directory
of volunteer centres all over the country. You can also get in touch with World Vision Canada to learn
about volunteering with us.
Quick facts about education in Canada and the world

Different countries and regions have different approaches to education, for children and adults. A
nation’s wealth – and stability – often affect what they are able to offer. Here are some facts about
education in Canada and the rest of the world:

Education in Canada is generally overseen and funded by governments (provincial, territorial and
federal).

Kindergarten in Canada is mandatory in most provinces and optional in a few. Starting in Grade 1,
education is mandatory until a child is at least 16. The only exceptions are when families adhere to
certain requirements for home schooling.

Canada offers a Kindergarten to Grade 12 educational system, along with some other countries, such as
the United States, Australia, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines.

Canada once had a highly controversial residential school system. More than 150,000 First Nations,
Métis and Inuit children were forced to attend church-run, government-funded schools between the
1870s and 1997.

In 2016, some 750 million adults in the world still lacked basic reading and writing skills. Two-thirds of
them were women.

Central Asia, Europe and North America have the highest literacy rates for youth aged 15-24 at nearly
100 per cent. The sub-Saharan region of Africa has the lowest, at 75 per cent. The criteria for assessing
literacy vary between countries.