Is Moroccan government giving enough time and money to the education system? Why are over forty percent of the population illiterate in 2013? If the government money was going towards education, you would see less kids on the streets and more in schools and reading books.
Moroccans have limited choices when it come to their educational field unless their family has money and they are sent to the best Moroccan private schools. Even in this case, the "best schools" are the best according to Moroccan standards, but to my standards the schools can be doing more for their students.
This topic was discussed with some lovely, lovely Moroccan students of mine. One of my favorites, Yassine, was clearly so upset as evidence by him mixing his English words together. He said that the government has used that money at their own leisure for things less important than education. It is clear that government allocates their money to buildings and construction. For example, they spent billions on the Hassan II mosque. Yes, it a religious building, but was it necessary to make the largest mosque in Africa? Did they have to spend that amount of money when they have half of the population not knowing how to read or write?
From a cultural perspective, it does not seem that surprising to me because Moroccans care very much about presentation and following trend. This is not good for the population as a whole because it draws their attention way from important principles of life onto superficial material things.
When I speak to Moroccans who care so much about their education and those who would jump at the opportunity to receive an education abroad, I feel sympathy towards their country not meeting their educational needs and wants. For example, my friend wants to become a writer, but her degree is in business and she feels discouraged because she would like to pursue her writing abroad, but the educational opportunity here is limited. Applying for a visa and going abroad is a whole other process and Moroccans are family oriented maybe they want to stay in their country and receive the education rather than going abroad.
There needs to be significant improvement in this system if the country wants to see it's people succeed. Success is not about material gain, but about living in your purpose and pursuing your dreams, passions, and interests.
While there is a high amount of poverty in the country,children can always benefit from good education. Educating those from these populations can help them believe in theirselves and have a desire to get out of their circumstances and be role models for their community. Without awareness and commitment from government, I am afraid this problem will still persist and Moroccan children will continue to suffer.
Moroccans have limited choices when it come to their educational field unless their family has money and they are sent to the best Moroccan private schools. Even in this case, the "best schools" are the best according to Moroccan standards, but to my standards the schools can be doing more for their students.
This topic was discussed with some lovely, lovely Moroccan students of mine. One of my favorites, Yassine, was clearly so upset as evidence by him mixing his English words together. He said that the government has used that money at their own leisure for things less important than education. It is clear that government allocates their money to buildings and construction. For example, they spent billions on the Hassan II mosque. Yes, it a religious building, but was it necessary to make the largest mosque in Africa? Did they have to spend that amount of money when they have half of the population not knowing how to read or write?
From a cultural perspective, it does not seem that surprising to me because Moroccans care very much about presentation and following trend. This is not good for the population as a whole because it draws their attention way from important principles of life onto superficial material things.
When I speak to Moroccans who care so much about their education and those who would jump at the opportunity to receive an education abroad, I feel sympathy towards their country not meeting their educational needs and wants. For example, my friend wants to become a writer, but her degree is in business and she feels discouraged because she would like to pursue her writing abroad, but the educational opportunity here is limited. Applying for a visa and going abroad is a whole other process and Moroccans are family oriented maybe they want to stay in their country and receive the education rather than going abroad.
There needs to be significant improvement in this system if the country wants to see it's people succeed. Success is not about material gain, but about living in your purpose and pursuing your dreams, passions, and interests.
While there is a high amount of poverty in the country,children can always benefit from good education. Educating those from these populations can help them believe in theirselves and have a desire to get out of their circumstances and be role models for their community. Without awareness and commitment from government, I am afraid this problem will still persist and Moroccan children will continue to suffer.
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