11. The second objective is the achievement of equality of educational opportionities for both sexes. Thus the facilities of the Ministry of Education are accessible to all members of Jordanian society, regardless of sex and without any social or economic discrimination. Both sexes enjoy equal opportunities in regard to enrolment at the various stages of education, and the same educational curricula are followed by all persons in both urban and rural areas. 12. The third objective is intensification of the campaign for the eradication of illiteracy. Thus the Ministry has made special arrangements for the organization of evening and summer classes and vocational training courses in order to provide educational opportunities for all persons desirous thereof. Educational centres for the eradication of illiteracy are established wherever there are at least 15 potential students, and education, books and stationery are provided free in those centres.E/1982/3/Add.38/Rev.1 page 3 13. The fourth objective is provision of better education for socially deprived and handicapped persons. To this end, the Ministry has organized: (a) supplementary and further education classes for the benefit of students requiring special care to improve the level of their capabilities; (b) summer classes; (c) nutrition programmes to reduce the effect of malnutrition on academic achievement. 14. The fifth objective is the expansion of educational facilities to include adults. However, implementation of this plan has been prevented by lack of financial resources. 15. The educational system in the Kingdom is designed to achieve the integration of formal and informal education. The Ministry is therefore endeavouring to provide education for all persons. The development of science and technology has helped to enrich the educational curricula, which had formerly been restricted to traditional subjects. New teaching methods are helping to improve the quality of education, and scientific developments in the field of communication have facilitated the provision of opportunities for 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the objectives and initiatives of the Ministry of Education in Jordan, focusing on equal opportunities, eradication of illiteracy, education for socially deprived and handicapped persons, and expansion of educational facilities to include adults. The text highlights the importance of providing education for all persons, including adults, and improving the quality of education through new teaching methods and scientific developments.

**Category**
Education