Kimberly Braunagel

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Since Nigeria and India were both British colonies, both nations have been influenced by British education systems. Nigeria has tried to separate itself from the British, but similar to India, much of British culture still remain in the Nigerian education system #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Nigeria is the wealthiest country in Africa, yet it has the lowest rate of children in school. Clearly a very large problem currently facing Nigeria. Education is a basic right, yet that's not always the case, especially for Nigerian girls. #511global
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[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Most schools in Nigeria are in urban areas while the majority of school age children live in rural areas, causing only 1/3 of school age students to attend school, costing much more than most families can afford. Nigeria is in desperate need of education reform #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

@jmconrow ***in

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

@jmconrow I like that observation! Even if my group's personal research on South Korea, we found the same to be true. While some countries focus more on academic scores than others, all of them seem to place an emphasis on humanity education, which is just as important! #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

I was previously unaware that India is made up of 25 states. Similar to the US, power is divided up between the states and the national government. This system creates the question of who is responsible for what, especially in terms of education #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

I find it interesting that so many of these problems are due to a lack of resources, but India’s economy is currently one of the fastest growing ones in the world. You'd think they'd direct some of that growth toward education #511global https://t.co/AEV5dMKhPO

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

According to Gutek, India has 15 major languages and almost 700 minor languages/dialects. It is clear how this could cause difficulties in creating a universal education system for the country, likely creating the feeling that multiple education systems are needed. #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

@wmjenkinsMU Interesting that India is still using methods that were influenced by its previous British control. I'm surprised they did not completely reinvent after gaining independence from the UK. Similar to the US, remnants of British control still show in the education system #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Similar to France, Japan has a very strong nationally centralized education system. Japan prides itself on creating equal education opportunities for all children, showing the effect of a centralized education system #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

I find it very interesting that while spending less on education, Japan still places a high emphasis on creating equal education opportunities for all students, regardless of socioeconomic background. Something the US can take a lesson from #511global
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[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Japan was very smart in looking at the education systems of multiple nations when creating their system. For instance, Japan looked at France and took the idea of a highly centralized national authority and constructed a centralized education administration as well #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

@AshleyFultz723 I really like that point, I did not make that connection! It's being said in the US that the crippling student debt negates any benefits reaped from a college education. We've always been told that education is the key, but economically that may not be the case anymore #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

When Sesame Street was released in the US, it was heavily influenced by the nation’s current events (civil rights). Similarly, Sesame Street in these highlighted countries is also heavily influenced by current events including ethnic tension, disease, and politics #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Each of these infographics highlight the clear positive effects on education, health, social knowledge, and well-being of Sesame Street programs on children all over the world, including countries highlighted in the film #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

I was amazed to see how much a kids’ television program can affect a country’s politics, and vice versa. It was fascinating to see how Sesame Street keeps the same basic concepts while still greatly varying by country #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

@kelli_gehman I was baffled by the US reaction to the introduction of an HIV-infected character too! Representation is so important. Even if it may seem controversial to another country (US), it is a completely normal thing to children in South Africa and thus should not be mocked #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Interesting read on the lack of quality education in Mexico. One depressing statement that stood out is “Children who leave here able to read and write are considered a success.” Imagine if that was the only standard for our education? #511global
https://t.co/JzzA4SLmRJ

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

Similar to France, the Mexican government has a history of being heavily involved in education. Both in France and Mexico the church was fully removed from education, maybe resulting in a decreased desire to attend in such a heavily Catholic populated nation? #511global

[Kimberly Braunagel @kabrauna]

The difference between standards for education in urban settings versus rural settings in Mexico is extraordinary. 20,000 rural schools offer primary school only through grade three, whereas primary school in urban areas is for ages six to twelve. It's unacceptable. #511global