(final draft)

Education in Egypt

       Education is the most important element that reflects the development of each country. Through the educational system of different countries, the one can recognize whether these countries are developed or not. The history of Egypt's educational system is a good example of this.

         

       The educational system in Egypt was very poor .Up until the 19th century; education in Egypt was largely the responsibility of the religious communities. Both the mosques and the Coptic churches had basic schools, which in addition to religious education, offered instruction in Arabic and simple Mathematics. Early in the 19th century Mohammed Ali established higher schools to train students for civil administration and the military. 50 years later, Ismael Pasha expanded the educational system to include primary, secondary and higher institutions at several locations across Egypt. Yet, girls were not allowed to go to schools. Then the first school for girls was established in 1873. Following the republican revolution in 1952, real reforms came about. The first priority was given to build more schools, in order to secure general access. But the curricula were not sufficient then. Meanwhile, One of Egypt's main challenges was shortage of teachers; this problem was common in rural areas. By the 1970s there was a common conception that teaching was of low prestige and salaries were low. Also, many Egyptian teachers have traveled to other Arab countries, where conditions may be considerable better. Through the 1980's, some 30,000 teachers left Egypt every year.

       Now, thanks to the huge development in technology all over the world, the educational system in Egypt has been affected.

 Egypt now has several good schools which are provided with laboratories and computer labs. Highly qualified teacher are found in these schools. The ministry of education always does its best to develop curricula and gives teachers courses in using the latest technology to educate their students.  Also good universities are now found in Egypt, receiving both foreign students, and graduate young men and women that find work all across the Arabic world. All levels of public education, from pre-school to the completion of a university degree, are free for all citizens. Expenditure on education is estimated at 4.2% of GDP in 2008.

      To sum up, education is the key for each country to rise up with its people. So, we have to take care of education in our country to erase all the aspects of ignorance which hinder our development. Also a great effort should be made to solve the problems that face our education.   

Education in Egypt

       Education is the most important element that reflects the development of each country. Through the educational system of different countries, the one can recognize whether these countries are developed or not. The history of Egypt's educational system is a good example of this.

         

       The educational system in Egypt was very poor .Up until the 19th century; education in Egypt was largely the responsibility of the religious communities. Both the mosques and the Coptic churches had basic schools, which in addition to religious education, offered instruction in Arabic and simple Mathematics. Early in the 19th century Mohammed Ali established higher schools to train students for civil administration and the military. 50 years later, Ismael Pasha expanded the educational system to include primary, secondary and higher institutions at several locations across Egypt. Yet, girls were not allowed to go to schools. Then the first school for girls was established in 1873. Following the republican revolution in 1952, real reforms came about. The first priority was given to build more schools, in order to secure general access. But the curricula were not sufficient then. Meanwhile, One of Egypt's main challenges was shortage of teachers; this problem was common in rural areas. By the 1970s there was a common conception that teaching was of low prestige and salaries were low. Also, many Egyptian teachers have traveled to other Arab countries, where conditions may be considerable better. Through the 1980's, some 30,000 teachers left Egypt every year.

       Now, thanks to the huge development in technology all over the world, the educational system in Egypt has been affected.

 Egypt now has several good schools which are provided with laboratories and computer labs. Highly qualified teacher are found in these schools. The ministry of education always does its best to develop curricula and gives teachers courses in using the latest technology to educate their students.  Also good universities are now found in Egypt, receiving both foreign students, and graduate young men and women that find work all across the Arabic world. All levels of public education, from pre-school to the completion of a university degree, are free for all citizens. Expenditure on education is estimated at 4.2% of GDP in 2008.

      To sum up, education is the key for each country to rise up with its people. So, we have to take care of education in our country to erase all the aspects of ignorance which hinder our development. Also a great effort should be made to solve the problems that face our education.   

Education in Egypt

Outline

1- Introduction.

2- The educational system in Egypt in the past.

3- The educational system in Egypt now.

4- Conclusion.

Final draft

Women's work

          For a long time women have been prevented from maintaining their rights in education and work. Their parents and even their husbands thought that woman's main task is to do the household tasks and raise children. Later came "kasem amin" asking for women's right to learn. Then there were many women's liberation movements for maintaining their rights in society and working was one of these rights. Although many years have passed, there are still different considerations between supporting and refusing women's work.

        

          Some people support the idea that women's work is important for many reasons.

One of these reasons is increasing the family's income as woman's salary, besides her husband's, can grantee a better life for their children. The working woman shares in developing the society with her work as a teacher, a doctor, or an engineer, etc. Woman also can acquire self-sufficiency and self-confidence as she depends on herself to solve any problem she faces.

          Other people refuse the idea of women's work considering that working is only for men. One reason for refusing women's work is neglecting her household tasks, husband and children as being busy at work. Another reason is that some employers refuse to employ women as they have fewer abilities than men in working. Also the working woman is always tired because of taking care of both her family and work. So, by the end of the day she becomes very tired to have some time for her own to rest or do whatever she wants.

          I believe that everything in our life has its advantages and disadvantages. So, I agree with women's work apart from its disadvantages. There are many women who have achieved a great success in their work although they had families to take care of. One of them was dr/ Aisha Abdel Rahman who succeeded to fight for her father's refusal of her education and became a great writer and lecturer.