06 October 2010

Implications of the Children's Rights in School Education Process!

The school has the obligation to observe and respect the rights of the children.The school should be a safe environment for all children ,a place where they can expect not only to find safe clean water and decent sanitation facilities ,but also a respectful environments.
Children need to be cared for and respected ,the school should ensure that it is responsive to children's needs ,especially the girl child in every possible way.Gender inequality must not be treated as a matter of tradition ,but rather as an issue of human rights.Discrimination of human rights that can and must be addressed.Give children a chance to express their views and opinions freely in all matters affecting them,this requires policy changes in them that currently deny children's opportunities to question decisions and influence school or teacher's policy .
The school that encourage critical thinking and democratic participation contribute to fostering and understanding of the essence human rights.In turn this can make education an enabling force for individuals society as a whole and bring to life the entire range of human rights.
Sensitising other members of school on chidren's rights.
School as a Place of Safety .Teachers need to act a protectors of children ,safe guiding their right within the school ,free from sexual exploitation and violence.
Schools must be a community centre for supportive and nurturing place for children with special needs including those with physical disabilities.
A health Environment in a school there is a need of safe water ,sanitation and a respectful environment ,without these children will not be able to practice what they learn about hygiene or smartness.
A place where diseases can be dictated and prevented.Some illness and unhealthy conditions can be simply and affordbly treated by health workers Teachers should recognise children with hearing challenges which often mistaken for learning environment.
A school that teachs life skills ,schools should provide learning for life .This requires equipping children with basic education in literacy and numeracy as well as the more advanced complex skills for living that can save as the foundation for life.
Teachers and pupils should therefore relate in ways which ensure that the classroom experience becomes a preparation responsibility.
Teaching should be a process of guiding and facilitating in which children learn and the classroom must be an atmosphere of democratic participation.
Children need relevant information to make health choices.They may need to develop skills in First Aid or learn to use rehydration therapy to treat diarrhoea.
Providing opportunities for play and recreation ,the learning environment must be active and child centred.It must promote development and abilities of learners.In play -way in teaching and learning must be employed and children must be able to express their views,thoughts and ideas ,inorder to develop a sense of self esteem ,they need opportunities for joy and play.Children need to be comfortable with themselves and with others ,should be treated with respect.
Providing Quality Education ,the teacher should encompass children's cognitive needs,physical ,emotional,moral and spiritual needs.
All children must have teachers who plan properly and encourage them to learn.This also extend to issues of gender equality ,equity ,health nutrition,parental and community ,its involvements in the education system.
Physical Environment is an important aspect which must be provided by the school.It helps children to feel safe ,secure and nurtured.Buildings and furniture should be suitable for the children and take into considerations of children 's first language and their community culture.

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