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Goedgedacht Forum Programme 2010: Education

The aim of education is the knowledge not of fact, but of values (Dean William Inge)

Many in South Africa would affirm this statement – but the challenge is to determine whose values are to be taught? How are these values determined? And what happens when these values of one group clash with another?  These are some of the important questions that as a society we are going to have to negotiate and to answer.

It is universally recognised that education is key to meet the needs of the people in our country – to reach their potential as human beings as well as to be able to meet developmental needs.  In trying to address the challenges before us, the Forum has identified a number of issues that will assist us in this.  We are very pleased to be offering five core dialogues on Education; and in keeping with our commitment to the environment, we will be offering a discussion on some of the challenges posed by climate change.

To view the topics on Education please view the Events Calendar.

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