CLEAN : Uganda closes schools nationwide to help curb the spread of Ebola

The video discusses the impact of the Ebola outbreak on education, highlighting the necessity of school closures for safety. It examines the financial and educational challenges faced due to the abrupt transition, including full school fees despite reduced time and the shift to a new curriculum. The video also addresses the difficulties in adapting to these changes, such as managing the syllabus and exams under time constraints.

Why were schools closed during the Ebola outbreak?

• To ensure children are safer at home

• To reduce educational costs

• To implement a new curriculum

• To allow teachers to retrain

What was a financial concern for parents during the school closures?

• Full school fees despite reduced term

• Increased transportation costs

• Additional charges for home tutoring

• Higher costs for online learning

What was a major challenge with the new curriculum?

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Insufficient teaching materials

• Lack of proper training for teachers

• Too many extracurricular activities

How did the school closures affect the curriculum?

• It improved student-teacher interaction

• It reduced the number of subjects taught

• It allowed for more in-depth study

• It led to a backlog in the syllabus

What was the reaction to the sudden school closure?

• It was celebrated by students

• It was ignored by most schools

• It was shocking and required quick adaptation

• It was anticipated and well-prepared for