Like many countries in Africa, Kenya has a high poverty rate. It is estimated that over 50% of the population in Kenya is living under the poverty line. That statistic, combined with the fact that over 50% of the population consists of people 18 years old or younger and that secondary schools are unaffordable for many families, poses a big problem for the future. Since half of the country can't afford to expand their education after the first eight years of learning, poverty will continue to be a problem. The problems don't stop at not attending school, but there are also many problems with the current early childhood education system. Since there are so many different cultures in Kenya, it makes teaching cultural values to children in Kenya that much harder. This poses a big problem with music eduaction because children won't be learning about their culture and the music and dance that is involved with it.
Evaluation:
This article explains all of the problems with the current early childhood education curriculum that is currently being revised in Kenya. Poverty and multiculturalism together are limiting the future for many young Kenyans. Hopefully a new curriculum is soon developed for the sake of the children and the future of Kenya.
Citation:
Andang'o, Elizabeth, and John
Mugo. "Early Childhood Music Education In Kenya: Between Broad National Policies
And Local Realities." Arts Education Policy Review 109.2 (2007): 43-52.
Education Research Complete. Web. 7 Dec. 2011.
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