An Insight Into Urban Education Issues

By Amy White


In any city dwelling, there are schools which are built by the government or private institution to provide learning to a city dweller. Some of these schools are located near industries and pose a great danger to the students. Moreover, some get underfunded and thus limit the level of education to be offered. In this case, city schools are faced with so many challenges that affect smooth operations and learning of students. Some of these challenges include under-funding and security and can be conquered in different ways. The document below shows some of the problems and possible solution to Urban Education Issues.

One of the main challenges in city schools is overcrowding. Many schools in town tend to have a high number of students due to the high population witnessed in many cities. As a parent or guardian you should consider the number of learners in a particular school of choice and if the number is too high, consider another option such as enrolling your child in a rural setting.

The other concern facing schooling in town is environmental concerns. Cities have industries which can affect students negatively due to noise or air pollution. Besides, hooting can reduce attentiveness of students and thus the local government should ensure they put up signboards discouraging hooting near the schools. Moreover, bad vehicles which smoke a lot should be removed from the street to avoid respiratory infection as a result of the excessive smoke.

Educational institutions which are located in places known to be insecure and have many organized criminals can affect the learning of students. In this case, learners may be uncomfortable and feel insecure thus schools should hire the service of guards to enhance security. Moreover, the school should put up walls and controlled access to secure students at all times.

In most parts of the globe, many schools built in towns may get underfunded and may lack adequate resources. In most cases, it is because the local authorities deliberate on providing less vital supplies which are necessary for learning like books and stationery. The government and management of such schools should distribute adequate resource to facilitate learning in the school.

In any school located in a city, students come from a diverse cultural and religious belief. In this case, it becomes a challenge for the teacher to understand the different needs of students fully. Furthermore, the students may have a language barrier due to mixed cultures enrolling. The solution to this is for the management of the institution to have strict rules to govern and safeguard the different cultures.

Technology can be useful but on the other hand, may distort the minds of students if misused. Students from town schools get exposed to the internet and can misuse it by gaming or watching of unwanted material. The school should enhance counseling programs to educate the student on the need to use technology wisely for educational research purpose.

Any schools system is bound to face numerous challenges. The many challenges faced in the learning system of schools in town can get resolved by putting in place measures which can improve learning in schools. Some of these measures have been discussed in this document and include enhancing security, counseling plans among others.




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