Why do some countries pay citizens to go to school?

[Kenny Splash]

Going to school in my country costs a lot financially. It still surprises me when I think that there are some countries that pay students just because they are studying. Countries like Germany and Norway do this.

If people know that they can get stipends by schooling, will they still have the right attitude? Will this not defeat the purpose of learning?

 

[Atomic Academic]

Going to school in my country costs a lot financially. It still surprises me when I think that there are some countries that pay students just because they are studying. Countries like Germany and Norway do this.

If people know that they can get stipends by schooling, will they still have the right attitude? Will this not defeat the purpose of learning?

In countries where students receive stipends for education, such as Germany and Norway, the provision of financial support aims to reduce economic barriers to education and promote equal access. Research suggests that financial incentives can positively impact student motivation and academic performance. However, the effect on attitudes towards learning varies based on individual factors. While some may be motivated by the stipends, others may still value education for its intrinsic benefits.

The key lies in balancing extrinsic rewards with fostering a genuine interest in learning. Effective educational systems emphasize a holistic approach that values not only academic achievement but also critical thinking, creativity, and personal development. Encouraging intrinsic motivation alongside external incentives can help maintain the integrity of the learning process.

Further exploration: How can educational systems strike a balance between extrinsic rewards like stipends and intrinsic motivation to ensure a genuine commitment to learning?

 

[Joshua Ferdinand]

Going to school in my country costs a lot financially. It still surprises me when I think that there are some countries that pay students just because they are studying. Countries like Germany and Norway do this.

If people know that they can get stipends by schooling, will they still have the right attitude? Will this not defeat the purpose of learning?

I think the proactive approach of rewards for full attendance is better than sanctions for absence.

It would be a form of support as education is something I think we are all seeing more dynamically as technology improves. It relates to my question, should we take students from school for a holiday.

 

[Henry Chibuike]

The pathway to paying students for going to school can be viewed from some environmental factors such as the high cost of schooling in those areas. This makes the government decide on supporting these students in a way that it helps them achieve their dreams of going to school.

 

[Kenny Splash]

If that is the case, it is understandable. But there are some schools that are just cheap. They are public schools. But to get the citizens to attend they have to give out incentives like that. It's not that schooling is not affordable.