Activity 1

Essay 1: Importance of Education

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. Main idea: Education is a process that involves the transfer of knowledge, habit and skills from one
generation to another through teaching, research and training.

. Details: It can be in a formal or informal setting.

Formal education involves institutionalized learning based on a curriculum.

In today's society, education and learning play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of individuals
and the society large.

The most effective way of boosting economic growth, reducing poverty and improving people's health is
by investing in education.

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. Main idea: Human labor is essential for economic growth. A highly educated labor force further
stimulates economic growth.

. Details: Additionally, a highly educated labor force easily adopt to new working environments and
conditions.

In view of that, it is evident that education serves as the driving force for innovation of new products
and services.

Educated workers exchange ideas in the work place and come up with new ideas that help in the growth
of the economy.

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. Main idea: Education reduce poverty in a number of ways. One way is by creating employment
opportunities for education people.

. Details: through employment, one is able to afford a decent living.

Education helps to increase economic security, create income opportunities and improve livelihoods of
the economically disadvantaged by providing sustainable environmental management mechanisms.

Education further alleviates poverty through skills acquired in the learning process.
Skills such as carpentry, plumbing and masonry are relevant in non- formal economies.

One can acquire these skills through technical and vocational training.

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. Main idea: Educated people are health conscious and live longer than their counterparts because they
engage in healthy habits such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and going for medical
checks up.

. Details: By investing in education, one will also be investing in their health.

Education serves to create room for technological advancements in the field of medicine and
agriculture.

Advanced technology used for conducting surgery has replaced traditional methods.

This has seen an improvement in people's general health and an increased life expectancy.

Most developing countries have a low life expectancy compared to develop countries.

This can be attributed to high illiteracy levels present in developing countries. This translate to poor
health and poor eating habits.

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. Main idea: In conclusion, education is the only means of alleviating poverty, improving people's health
and increasing economic growth.

. Details: Improving human living standards.