Education for all
What does SDG stand for?
Sustainable Development Goal
Name one barrier that can prevent a child from attending school.
E.g. poverty, conflict, distance, gender
What is a fact?
Information that can be verified or proven true
Which young activist featured in our lessons campaigns for education?
Malala
Is education a human right?
Yes
Which SDG focuses on Quality Education
SDG 4
Name two barriers faced by girls in rural Afghanistan.
E.g. gender norms, Taliban restrictions, early marriage, poverty
What is an opinion?
A belief, judgement or view that cannot necessarily be proven
Which former US First Lady featured in our lesson advocated for girls' education?
Michelle Obama
Why can poverty make it difficult for children to attend school?
Families may not afford costs or children may need to work/help at home
Approximately how many children and young people worldwide are out of school?
244 million
Name one education challenge students may experience in Singapore.
E.g. exam pressure, cost of tuition, language barriers
Fact or opinion: “244 million children and young people are out of school worldwide.”
Fact
What issue does Malala particularly advocate for?
Access to education, particularly for girls
Why might students in different countries have different perspectives on education?
Their experiences, opportunities and barriers are different
Name two ways education can improve people's lives.
E.g. reduces poverty, improves health, promotes equality
Why can poor internet access be an educational barrier?
It limits access to online learning and resources
Fact or opinion: “Governments do not care enough about providing education for all children.”
Opinion
Why is Malala's personal story useful when examining education?
It provides a personal perspective on barriers to education
Why is it important to consider different perspectives when investigating a global issue?
It gives a more balanced understanding of the issue
Name two other SDGs that education can help achieve.
E.g. No Poverty, Good Health, Gender Equality, Climate Action
Name three barriers faced by children in remote Australia.
E.g. distance, limited teachers/resources, poor internet, poverty, cultural differences
Why is identifying facts and opinions important in Global Perspectives?
It helps us evaluate information and arguments
How was Michelle Obama's approach to advocacy different from Malala's?
Obama used political influence/celebrity and an international platform; Malala's advocacy developed from her personal experience
Who can help improve access to education globally? Name three groups.
E.g. governments, UN/international organisations, charities/NGOs, activists, communities or individuals