General Info
What region of Nigeria has higher literacy rates?
Southern
Boys
What other part of life is education in Africa tied tightly towards?
Social
The community
How many years is a basic education in Nigeria?
9 years
Is the mother or father more involved in an Igbo education?
Mother
What does the phrase "ezigbo nwa" mean?
"wholesome child"
This is a common type of education in Igbo culture.
Apprenticeships
How many Nigeria students are studying abroad?
At least 71,000
Are there more unemployed Igbo women or Igbo men?
Women
What was the moral of the tortoise kids story?
Arrogance leads to a painful fall
What age does Igbo education start?
As of 2017, how many recognized universities were there in Nigeria?
152
What social pressure is placed on the able bodied?
To become employed
What is one of the central qualities of an African education according to Adou Moumouni?
Collective and social nature; material and spiritual tie to social life; highly applicable; grows with the student
What is a common sport to see Igbo children playing on breaks or after school?
Soccer
Name an ingidenous language of instruction in Nigerian schools until Grade 4 (other than Igbo).
Hausa or Yoruba
What is the American form of education most comparable to that which took place in the obi of Umuofia?
Homeschooling
Name 1 of the 7 Cardinal Goals of Education according to Babs Fafunwa.
Develop physical skills; character; respect for elders/authority; intellect; vocational training/healthy work ethic; activity within the community; understanding and promotion of cultural heritage and values.
What do men learn about at a young age, and what do women learn about at a young age?
Men: how to farm and look after livestock
Women: how to manage a household (laundry, cooking, getting water, etc.)