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    This document contains questions about a video about a girl named Victoria in Ghana and her opportunity to attend private school. [1] It asks about the meaning of a Kpodziemo ceremony, what fishermen depend on, what Victoria's prized possession is, what her mother does with fish, and Ghana's stance on gender equality in education. [2] It also asks about problems with Ghana's free public schools, classroom sizes, teacher accountability, reasons private schools are better, the percentage of private schools, and why Victoria's parents chose her private school. [3] It concludes with reflection questions about education opportunities, problems with public schools, reasons for educational sacrifice, and ways to improve accountability and choice in schools.

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    This document contains questions about a video about a girl named Victoria in Ghana and her opportunity to attend private school. [1] It asks about the meaning of a Kpodziemo ceremony, what fishermen depend on, what Victoria's prized possession is, what her mother does with fish, and Ghana's stance on gender equality in education. [2] It also asks about problems with Ghana's free public schools, classroom sizes, teacher accountability, reasons private schools are better, the percentage of private schools, and why Victoria's parents chose her private school. [3] It concludes with reflection questions about education opportunities, problems with public schools, reasons for educational sacrifice, and ways to improve accountability and choice in schools.

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    Victoria's Chance: (Wait Till A Little Bit Later in The Video To Answer This Question)

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    This document contains questions about a video about a girl named Victoria in Ghana and her opportunity to attend private school. [1] It asks about the meaning of a Kpodziemo ceremony, what fishermen depend on, what Victoria's prized possession is, what her mother does with fish, and Ghana's stance on gender equality in education. [2] It also asks about problems with Ghana's free public schools, classroom sizes, teacher accountability, reasons private schools are better, the percentage of private schools, and why Victoria's parents chose her private school. [3] It concludes with reflection questions about education opportunities, problems with public schools, reasons for educational sacrifice, and ways to improve accountability and choice in schools.

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    Name _____________________________ Date ________________________ Period ______

    Victoria’s Chance

    1. Kpodziemo means _________________


    A. Why is it called that (wait till a little bit later in the video to answer this question)?

    B. When does a mother hold a Kpodziemo?

    C. What do they believe that everyone in the village must do?

    D. What is the ceremony about?


    2. Upon what does the fishermen’s living depend?

    3. What is Joshua Korley’s most prized possession?


    Why?
    4. What does Victoria’s mother do with the fish?

    5. What does Ghana do in terms of equality for boys and girls?

    6. Public schools in Ghana are free, but ______________________.

    7. On average, how many students are there per classroom?

    8. Does the government hold teachers in their public schools accountable?

    9. What are the two reasons that private school so much better than public schools?
    1.
    2.
    10. What percent of schools in the region are private?
    Why???
    11. But resources are spare, & teacher qualifications aren’t as strict…so why are they so much better???
    1.
    2.
    3.
    12. Why did Victoria’s parents choose this particular private school?
    1.
    2.
    13. Why is it good that there are so many private schools in such a small area in Ghana?
    Reflection Questions
    15. How similar are the hopes and dreams of parents for their children across cultures?

    16. What value do poor, uneducated people in developing countries place on school/education?

    17. What kind of educational opportunities do girls have in Ghana?

    18. What are some problems with the free schools provided by the government in Ghana?

    19. Why do you think these problems persist?

    20. Why are Victoria’s parents so concerned about her education?

    21. Why are poor parents in African villages willing to pay for private schools for their children?

    22. Is education worth the sacrifice these parents are making?

    23. What makes schools like the Supreme Academy more accountable to parents?

    24. What happens when multiple schools are competing for students?

    25. What do you think could be done to make American Public schools better???

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