Victoria’s Chance
1.
What was your reaction to the Kpodziemo
(po-JAY-mo)?
This is something extremely different from our culture, but
seems like a very great way to celebrate the life of the entrance of a new
healthy baby into the world.
2.
What is the educational background of Victoria’s
parents? What are their goals for Victoria? Is there a connection? Explain.
Her mother’s parents could not afford to pay for school for
Victoria’s mother. Her father also did not go to school, but is a fisherman.
The parent’s goals are for Victoria to follow her dreams and become a doctor
without the struggles that they had.
3.
What value do poor, uneducated people in
developing countries place on schooling?
They give it have a high value because they want the best for
their children.
4.
What kind of educational opportunities do girls
have in Ghana?
They have better opportunities because they have more free
time, rather than the men who work labor.
5.
What are some problems with the free schools
provided by the government in Ghana?
They are not good at all, do not provide a
good education because they don’t gain money from the students’ parents.
6.
Why do you think these problems persist?
It is a very poor country and does not put the proper funding
into the education of the children.
7.
Why are Victoria’s parents so concerned about her
education?
They want her to become somebody important in
the world.
8.
Why are poor parents in African villages willing
to pay for private schooling?
They want the best for their children.
9.
Is education worth the sacrifice these parents are
making?
Yes, education is what gives the children the
opportunities to become what they dream to be, without education, they will not
be able to get anywhere.
10.
What makes schools like the Supreme Academy more
accountable to parents?
They get paid, so if they don’t do their job,
they get fired.
11.
What happens when multiple schools are competing
for students?
It’s better for the parents and kids because
the students make their school the best.
12.
In today’s Global Market, how would a more
educated village impact the world market?
a.
Jobs: A more educated village would give the
village people more job opportunities which would help the village prosper.
b.
Competitions: They would be able to compete with
other companies even for their products which they make.
c.
Exports: A more educated village would help them
be able to export the goods that they can make readily.
d.
Imports: They will be able to buy and import
things like medical necessities and things like that.
