Sharing and Learning: El Salvador and Guatemala

This documentary film presents Education for All strategies set up in Guatemala and El Salvador, which formed part of a broader effort to establish peace after several years of civil war. The reforms reflect both the government's political determination and the strong desires of the communities to improve school coverage and the quality of learning among disadvantaged groups, particularly in rural areas. The methods used emphasize self-learning, progressing at the individual's own pace, and self-management by the governing bodies set up in the schools. In El Salvador, the reforms are also aimed at expanding access to education, improving the quality of education, and reducing repetition and dropout rates in disadvantaged areas.