Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
Art and Design Department
Faculty Mentor
Susie Tibbits
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
In developing and developed countries alike, children do not have access to basic education because of inequalities that originate in sex, health and cultural identity (ethnic origin, language, religion). These children find themselves on the margins of the education system and do not benefit from learning that is vital to their intellectual and social development. Factors linked to poverty such as unemployment, illness and the illiteracy of parents, multiply the risk of non-schooling and the drop-out rate of a child by 2. Undeniably, many children from disadvantaged backgrounds are forced to abandon their education due to health problems related to malnutrition or in order to work and provide support for the family. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected area with over 32 million children of primary school age remaining uneducated. Ethiopia is a large part of the Sub-Saharan whose children are largely being affected. Despite progress toward eliminating extreme poverty, Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. With these extreme poverty conditions, education if often not seen as a priority. Over 40% of all Ethiopians are under the age of 15 years old and only four out of 10 children between the age of 7 and 12 years old attend school. Those who do attend school have an average of four years education. If children make it to school it is often far away in an underdeveloped building that impedes on their education rather than benefits it. The lack of schooling and poor education have negative effects on the population and country. The children leave school without having acquired the basics, which greatly impedes the social and economic development of these countries. Oftentimes the “basics” of a school can provide a meaningful education and resources that can benefit a community immensely. Eliminating overcrowding, focusing on color psychology, and keeping the deign simple and functional can help create an education space that is powerful, impactful, and meaningful for Ethiopian children.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-11-2023 10:30 AM
End Date
4-11-2023 11:30 AM
Included in
Elementary Education in Ethiopia
Logan, UT
In developing and developed countries alike, children do not have access to basic education because of inequalities that originate in sex, health and cultural identity (ethnic origin, language, religion). These children find themselves on the margins of the education system and do not benefit from learning that is vital to their intellectual and social development. Factors linked to poverty such as unemployment, illness and the illiteracy of parents, multiply the risk of non-schooling and the drop-out rate of a child by 2. Undeniably, many children from disadvantaged backgrounds are forced to abandon their education due to health problems related to malnutrition or in order to work and provide support for the family. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected area with over 32 million children of primary school age remaining uneducated. Ethiopia is a large part of the Sub-Saharan whose children are largely being affected. Despite progress toward eliminating extreme poverty, Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. With these extreme poverty conditions, education if often not seen as a priority. Over 40% of all Ethiopians are under the age of 15 years old and only four out of 10 children between the age of 7 and 12 years old attend school. Those who do attend school have an average of four years education. If children make it to school it is often far away in an underdeveloped building that impedes on their education rather than benefits it. The lack of schooling and poor education have negative effects on the population and country. The children leave school without having acquired the basics, which greatly impedes the social and economic development of these countries. Oftentimes the “basics” of a school can provide a meaningful education and resources that can benefit a community immensely. Eliminating overcrowding, focusing on color psychology, and keeping the deign simple and functional can help create an education space that is powerful, impactful, and meaningful for Ethiopian children.