EDU 3093 TEACHER AND CURRENT CHALLENGES

EDU 3093TEACHER AND CURRENT CHALLENGESPREPARED BY, ERIN IKA NANANDefinition of democratization of educationEquality of access and opportunities that involves allocation of massive financial and materials resources; development of policies designed.It is to reduce :social and economic inequalitiesthe costs of school attendance such as fees and costs of materials and the development of relevant curriculum and devising of appropriate selection procedures for higher level educational opportunities .(Kiyau 1981)Current issues in democratization of educationTo ensure that students who are disabled are also taught based on the same system and curriculum as the normal students. Achieving the goal of democratization of education are revealed in the policies such as free compulsory primary and secondary education; the implementation of vernacular schools (SJK Cina and Tamil), technical schools, boarding schools, religious schools and special education schools .Less student school (SKM) is to cater to the needs of the students from the isolated areas.

Multiple programs such as Education Assistance Scheme, Textbook Loan Scheme and Food Supplement Plan are implemented to help students of low income groups to be able to be in the education system and be physically healthy. Challenges in Democratization of Education To make sure that quality education is given to all students regardless of their ethnicity background, socioeconomic status, location and equity.

Students from the rural schools should have the right to access to facilities and infrastructure of the schools just like those from the urban schools.

Students from the rural schools must also be taught by trained and quality teachers in order to facilitate them to achieve excellence in academic. Teachers roles Ensuring that equal opportunities are given to all students regardless of their ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, cultural background, religions, and intelligences in order to enhance their potentials and to excel in academic.

Need to be fair and just in all aspects when interacting with students of multi-ethnic groups.