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Selfless is an independent international development
organisation, initiated and led entirely by young people, that works through
volunteers to fight poverty and disease in developing countries. Our
vision is to empower communities countries by sharing skills, knowledge and by
providing healthcare where needed. Our only commitment is to try and make a
difference.
Teaching Aid Teaching Aid is one of our projects through Selfless. Acquisition of skills and possession knowledge are important determining factors in how fast a community can develop. Although the transfer of skills and knowledge may appear to be straightforward, the methods and approach to teaching and even the learning environment can have a large impact on the effectiveness of teaching and learning. One of the strongest determinants of the state of education in Bangladesh can be found in the percentage of the annual budget allocated to education. UNESCO recommends that 7% of a country’s overall budget be reserved for education. Bangladesh, however, falls way below this norm, devoting less than 3% of its yearly budget to educational expenditures.
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Teaching Aid Teaching Aid is one of our projects through Selfless. Acquisition of skills and possession knowledge are important determining factors in how fast a community can develop. Although the transfer of skills and knowledge may appear to be straightforward, the methods and approach to teaching and even the learning environment can have a large impact on the effectiveness of teaching and learning. One of the strongest determinants of the state of education in Bangladesh can be found in the percentage of the annual budget allocated to education. UNESCO recommends that 7% of a country’s overall budget be reserved for education. Bangladesh, however, falls way below this norm, devoting less than 3% of its yearly budget to educational expenditures.
- There are
few institutes for teacher training in Bangladesh and their focus is usually
solely on the transmission of knowledge. Teachers-in-training get little
opportunity to reflect in a supportive and systematic environment on their
educational beliefs, classroom practices, objectives of education and
relationships with peers, students and community. The education that is
available to children in Bangladesh is usually rote and monotonous. Teaching
staff are poorly trained and exempt from all accountability, especially in
rural areas.
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