EducationDiscuss Both ViewsIntermediateHigh Frequency

IELTS Essay: Money for Computers or Teachers

Prompt

Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

#education funding#technology vs teaching#resource allocation#educational priorities

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 picks one (computers or teachers are better); Band 9 argues both are necessary but teacher quality is the binding constraint, and good teachers integrate technology effectively.

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Key concepts in this essay

technology's role as a tool in learning
teacher quality and student outcomes
digital divide and equity
ROI on different educational investments

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

presenting computers and teachers as competitors instead of complementary
assuming computers automatically improve learning without considering how they're integrated
underestimating how good teachers matter more than resources

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