South Africa: The Role of Technology in Improving Education

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The South Africa education sector faces a growing number of challenges, from a lack of facilities to outdated teacher training certifications and a resulting lack of passion within the teaching profession as a whole because of these factors. Together, these three factors create a very obstructive situation for local learners and educators.

Without an updated curriculum, teachers cannot help learners achieve an education that is relevant to the current economy. A challenging school infrastructure may cause children to remain uninspired and are less likely to attend school. Although an enthusiastic teacher may be able to create initiative and inspire learning, without adequate facilities their efforts are stymied, creating a vicious negatively reinforced cycle.

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