Unit 1 Education & Learning

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UNIT 1 

Education & Learning

yet across the world many adults remain illiterate. In 

countries that are affected by war or poverty, for example, 

attendance at secondary school may be very low. Also, 

quality of teaching may differ between state schools and 

private schools

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 and these differences can impact on the 

learning experiences of students. Other factors can also be 

of influence; for example, parental and personal attitudes, 

access to private tuition, and so on.

E  Some countries allocate teachers to specific regions  

to ensure that standards of teaching are high everywhere, 

and not only in the cities and towns. Other countries ban