Challenges Facing Rwanda Education System

By Scott Meyer


Education is one of the critical elements in the society. The society could not be in a position to get various professionals if knowledge was not available. Though, in some African countries like Rwanda; this vital sector is facing some challenges. Below, there are multiple problems which are facing the Rwanda Education System.

One of the main challenges facing this curriculum is low completion rate at the primary level. It is because there is a high rate of repeater and dropout. Therefore, those following results in low transition rate to the secondary level. This is a significant challenging because that will affect their economy. Seemingly any nation desires to have its citizen educated. This is because it is only through education that they can be able eradicating poverty.

There is also a challenge of professional development. This is because using the same approach that was used on them. Such procedures reinforce traditional style which is of limited benefits to the children. Apparently, this is good for the teacher to use a more balanced approach to effective teaching and learning. A learner-centered plan that will make the student more involved in the learning.

Also, there is limited funding by the government to the learning sector. Although the government has made some efforts in the recent past, the fund is still not enough. The fund given can only facilitate limited schooling activities. Therefore, if more funds are channeled to the schooling curriculum, it can be useful in helping the children in that country.

Additionally, the country lacks enough personnel to work in this particular sector. Science and technology are critical to enhancing innovation. However, science teachers are not enough. Coming up with changes becomes a little more difficult. Due to this challenge, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that teachers are recruited.

Another common challenge is the country changing from French to English. They are doing this for them to conduct trade with other East African nations without any problems. Although the process is not smooth, it is of great importance to them. They are trying to recruit more teachers of English to ensure that everything is moving smoothly.

As if that is not enough, the curriculum is not considering children with disabilities. They are lacking enough facilities to train children who are having these challenges. Children with disabilities are also important just like any other kid, and that is why they need to be taken with a lot of seriousness. They can as well contribute immensely to the economic growth.

Finally, it is always good for a country to conduct regular measurement on the schooling. The size is useful for the government so that they can identify areas that need some improvement. In Rwanda, they do not have a reliable system for measuring learning performance in schools. Thus it is difficult for the government to identify if the curriculum is helping their economy.




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