Tuesday, April 15, 2014

How Educational Research Conferences Serve To Share New Advances Effectively

By Anita Ortega


Many studies have shown conclusively that wealthy countries and communities all have one thing in common and that is that they place a very high priority on providing education of very high standards. Similarly, poor or indifferent standards of education are a hallmark of all poverty stricken countries and societies. Educational research conferences are held regularly to address the problems in education worldwide, and to seek solutions to the many problems facing educators and students alike.

One of the biggest challenges faced by experts in education is to address the enormous gap between the quality of education in poor and wealthy communities. Technological advanced allow wealthy communities to empower their learners and to stay in step with the advanced made everywhere else. Poor communities, however, struggle to stay afloat and they cannot hope to ever catch up. They simply do not have the budget, the expertise or the means to provide their learners with a meaningful education.

If it was only a matter of equipment and facilities that would solve the problem of substandard education then matters could be solved with money. Unfortunately, the underlying problem is far more serious. Poor communities struggle with issues such as the AIDS pandemic, conflict and extreme poverty. Many learners are undernourished and many others are simply too ill to learn. Social problems are therefore a serious issue when the standard of education is discussed.

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.

A good quality education system cannot operate in a vacuum. It is dependent upon healthy social structures, stable political environment and many other related factors. These conventions are therefore ideal to share views, needs and priorities with experts from other, related disciplines. Educators can also help experts in other fields to identify new priorities and fields of study.

Giving a person a good education must be one of the biggest gifts of all. A good education can catapult a conscientious student into an orbit where success and achievement is almost guaranteed. It is the responsibility of teachers and educators to provide their students with these advantages. Sadly, they are often expected to achieve these aims under very difficult circumstances.




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