Answer to Question #303132 in History for Gundi

Question

What criticisms of mission education does Christie put forward? Discuss the validity of her criticisms

Answer 1

It has been argued by Christie that mission schools taught the value of discipline and hard work which meant that social class position were often reproduced;

.Learners in working class schools often into low paid, working class employment.

• School buildings and classrooms were often badly constructed.

• Classrooms were poorly resourced and not maintained.

• There were double sessions: teachers often taught one session in the morning and

another in the afternoon. This undermined the quality of teaching and learning.

• Teachers were not fully trained.