Sunday, January 11, 2015

Alternative Education Effects On Poverty In Our Society

By Enid Hinton


Poverty is a global problem found in all countries, even the most developed countries. It is present in both rural and urban areas. In rural areas, it is mostly experienced when one cannot access most of the basic necessities like education and health facilities. On the other hand, in urban areas it is mostly experienced when one lacks unsafe housing, overcrowding, pollution and so forth. Education is not a way of escaping poverty but a way of fighting it. Many of us see education as a way of making us rich and successful in future, but not everyone falls on this path. There are other alternative education effects on poverty.

So many opportunities are associated with going to schools. They are mainly found in the scholarships and sponsorships. When one is a bright student but cannot pay his or her fees, there are organizations that are always ready to aid in the paying of the fees. Also in sports, students are sponsored to go out of the country just to harness their talents.

One is able to learn about the things that happen around him. This includes how they work. Such basic knowledge about things helps one to be creative enough to invent something that will make life easier. These inventions can impact greatly on the lives of other people. It can aid in the development of a country and even the whole world.

Communication skills are also an essential part of education. Communications form the basis of most of our relationships. Good relations are very essential for a nation for it will create peace and harmony among the citizens. In the professional world, such skills are mostly practiced in the media while communicating to the public. Communication skills are found in every aspect. If you do not know how to communicate, you cannot be employed.

In learning institutions we cannot avoid interacting with people from different backgrounds, races, religions and even personalities. At that point, we are able to learn how to live with each other in spite of our differences. We are able to avoid conflicts caused by our differences. Conflicts makes a nation lag behind in terms of development.

Acquiring diverse knowledge impacts one with the necessary life skills. It helps one to make sound decisions for the betterment of his life and that of others. Good decisions ensure all, or the majority are the beneficiaries. They also ensure fairness and equality in the distribution of the various types of resources.

One learns other skills and crafts that can be a source of livelihood. These skills can be tailoring, artwork, music, knitting and so many others. When one is passionate about something they tend to do it to their level best. This in turn will increase the quality of these products and help individuals fight poverty.

Education impacts positively in the lives of most people for it gives them hope for a brighter future. It helps one follow a dream. Hard work, determination and commitment are the determinants of whether one will achieve the dream that they follow. Everyone always works for a brighter future.

Education should therefore be made available to everyone through the various sources. It is a way of aiding people access knowledge that will assist them improve their living standards. Knowledge is power.




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