Sunday 31 December 2017

How The Rwanda Education System Came Into Existence

By Jennifer Butler


Africa is made up of 52 countries which are struggling to make both ends meet in terms of growth. In the past, they were colonized by different European nations hence they have adopted certain western cultures. Even though most of them still hold on to their traditions, they have been forced to adopt a change to stay relevant in the corporate scene. As a result, they have introduced various technological ideas in various sectors to improve their statuses. This concept can evidently be witnessed in Rwanda education system.

Sometime during the 1900s, education was majorly done by families and it was mainly informal. Children were taught how to tackle their enemies during the war, weave baskets, artwork and blacksmith skills. With time, formal education was introduced by 1960. The main beneficiaries of these programs were the Tutsis. They were privileged to attend the best schools in comparison to the Hutus. As a result, they started rebelling and this led to the eruption of civil war. Stakeholders had to go back to the drawing board to solve these problems.

The system introduced a situation where equitable resources were apportioned to each student. This concept enhanced general growth for the country now that all students were catered for. Each year, various schools have been introduced to cater to the rise in demand for good schooling. With adequate teachers and learning materials, students have managed to make the best out their basic schooling.

Rwandese authority recognizes the impact of modern technology and it is doing everything in its power to stay updated. It has developed a national strategy for information and communication technology. Right from junior classes, it is emphasizing on using ICT to improve the sector. Each child is taught how to use a laptop as a way of improving their statuses.

The country relies on a curriculum involving 6 years in primary school, 3 years for junior high, 3 years in senior secondary and 4 years in the tertiary institution. It is run by three languages namely; English, Kinyarwanda, and French which is basically taught as a supplementary subject in primary schools.

Improvement in quality of education has led to an increase in graduates. In fact, more than 44,000 students are admitted into universities each year. They are allowed to enroll in science, law, and art related courses as partial fulfillment for their careers. The system has put in place measures that understand the plight of teachers.

The country has managed to construct a total of 31 universities; 17 of which are public and 14 are private. Each university is fully equipped with resources to enable students to learn better. This measure has led to continuous growth since productive citizens are absorbed into the industry.

Rwandese citizens have gone through torturous experiences during the genocide. To revive its statuses, it has managed to work with foreign countries. As a result, it has managed to produce the most responsible citizens in the world. With efficient measures, it has managed to ensure more students are absorbed in the job sectors.




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