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benefits of education (6)
- Education gives people knowledge and skills
- People with qualification are more likely to find work
- They can earn a higher salary
- They can contribute positively to society
- Schools aim to teach young people moral values such as tolerance and sharing
- Schools prepare children to be members of a society
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Benefits of studying Abroad (9)
- Foreign institutions may offer better courses
- Many students want to attend a prestigious university
- The best universities employ teachers who are experts in their fields
- Qualifications gained abraod can open the door to better job opportunities
- Living abroad can broaden students' horizons
- Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs
- They become more independent
- They are responsible for cooking, cleaning and paying bills
- They will learn a foreign language
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Drawback of studying abroad (6)
- Living and studing abroad can be difficult
- Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications
- The language barrier can be a problem
- Students have to find accommodation and pay bills
- Studying in a foreign language is challenging
- Living alone in a unfamiliar culture cause homesickness
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Technology in Education :Advantages (8)
- Technology is a powerful tool to engage students
- Technology can make lessons much more interesting
- Students can do research using online resources
- Students can study at their own place
- Adults can take distance learning courses
- Students can study whenever and wherever they want
- Students also learn skills which are useful for their future jobs
- For example, they learn to write reports using a word processor
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Tchenology in Education : Disadvantages (8)
- People rely too much on computers
- Young learners do not become proficient in some basic skills
- They use word processors and spelling may suffer
- People should be able to write a letter by hand
- Technology is no substitute for a real teacher
- Learners need a structured course
- An experienced teacher knows what materials to choose
- Computers are expensive to maintain and can be unreliable
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Tchnology in Education :Opinion (6)
- Institutions should supplement traditional teaching with the use of technology
- Technology is part of everyday life
- It can enhance a teacher's lessons
- Students can use online resources to help with homework
- Students must still learn to write by hand
- They should still use traditional sources of information such as books
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education in eveloping countries : problems (5)
- Children often have to work from an early age
- There are no schools in many areas
- Families do not have access to books or computers
- Literacy rates are often low
- People in developing countries need knowledge and skills
- Education is the key to improving the economy of these countries
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Education in developing countries : solutions (9)
- Developed countries could help developing nations by providing money
- They could invest in schools and technology
- They could supply the funds to huild schools and pay for teachers
- Children need to have access to free schooling
- Computer equipment could be donated
- The internet can expose students to a world of knowledge and information
- Governments should make education compulsory for all children
- They should encourage parents to send their children to school
- Governments of developed and developing countires must work together
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Higher education : Advantages (also see "benefits of education") (7)
- There are many benefits to going to university
- A degree can open the door to better employment prospects
- Economies are becoming increasingly knowledge-based
- Most jobs require specific knowledge and skills
- Skilled workers are needed for sectors such as information technology and engineering
- Repetitive manual jobs are now done by machine
- Many factories have moved to developing countries
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Higher eductiona : Disadvantages (6)
- A healthy economy needs a wide range of workers
- Some manual workers will always be needed
- A university degree is not necessary for many service professions
- Practical training is more important in some industries
- In the UK, for example, there is currently a shortage of plumbers
- Their services are therefore becoming more and more expensive
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