How Educational Research Conferences Help Improve Standards Globally

By Anita Ortega


It has been said many times and by experts from numerous different fields that the success of a country or society is largely dependent upon the quality of education that it offers. Where the quality of education is questionable, or standards are poor, students simply do not succeed in the professional working world. The result is often poverty and suffering. Educational research conferences are held regularly in order to address the issue of the quality and availability of training and development for all.

Education systems in many communities face grave challenges. In developed countries, technology is increasingly used to raise the standard of teaching, but poor communities are falling further and further behind, simply because they do not even have the most basic teaching aids, not to mention technologically advanced equipment such as computers and access to the internet. This means that the gap between wealthy communities and poor ones are widening.

There are other issues that have a serious negative impact on the quality of education in poor communities. Malnutrition, epidemics such as AIDS and TB and exposure to harsh environments are all factors that have a detrimental influence on the ability of learners to attend school. These social issues are detrimental on many levels of society, but if anything is to be done to raise the standard of education they will need to be part of the solution.

Ongoing study into to education system is not only focused upon narrowing the gap between rich and poor, however. It is necessary to initiate studies to keep abreast of the needs of society and industry. This is the only way in which to ensure that the education system remains relevant to the needs of the society. New technology and advances made in various fields demand new skills.

Studies focusing on education systems also place a high priority on delivery media. Technological advances have opened many doors for educators. The internet, for example, allows teachers to communicate with their students in new ways and it is even possible to teach remotely without sacrificing continuous interaction between students and the teacher. Studies therefore focus on how to make education more effective and economical.

Regular conventions that allow educators to share experiences can be extremely helpful in making sure that the latest techniques and methods are implemented as quickly and as widely as possible. Research results are shared at such forums and discussion groups can help educators to improve the quality of education within their communities without learning costly lessons already learned by other experts.

These conventions are also very important platforms from where social, political and even demographic issues that have an influence on education can be addressed. It provides educators with an opportunity to interact with other disciplines and to look for solutions in a holistic manner. It is not only educators that have an influence on the quality of education.

The ability to offer a decent education to everybody is most certainly one of the cornerstones of successful communities and countries. This is often easier said than done and many teachers and instructors must perform their work in difficult circumstances. At least, by sharing their experiences and ideas with each other they are able to do their best to help students do the best they can.




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