{UAH} THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE EDUCATION SECTOR*
*THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE EDUCATION SECTOR*
💧Heavy debt burden by private schools as a result of accrued loan interests.
💧Some schools may never reopen
💧Some students have been exposed to drugs due to peer group influence
💧Has affected H.S.C as some learners may not wait for reopening and will join tertiary institutions in the process
💧High rates of dropouts at all levels
💧Increased teenage marriages
💧Children, especially girls, have been exposed to domestic violence in homes
💧Has affected other sectors like Health which sources from the Education sector.
💧Physical and sexual abuse especially on girls
💧Increased early pregnancies
💧 Increased child labour as children are involved in petty trade to feed their families
💧Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
💧High rates of unemployment as a result of school closure
💧Good teachers are opting to quit the profession for other viable businesses.
💧Social media with all it's negative effects
💧A large section of those entolled may never finish their education
💧Parents are reporting income loss since the Education sector influences other sectors.
💧Threat of social and mental health of the youths (trauma)
💧Has hindered many from joining higher institutions of learning
💧Has led to social isolation especially in early childhood
💧High rates of depression and anxiety among learners and teachers
💧Economic and sexual vulnerability of women
💧 Some learners and teachers have turned to crime
MBALIRWA ISHAKKA
*MADINAH ISLAMIC SS, NSANGI*
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