As we work so hard to get the children in formal school to get an education,
Whose education is it anyway?
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As we the learners strive so hard to wake up early to catch that very first lesson,
Are we asking ourselves; whose education it is that we are running after?
Photo credit: Uganda Dream School
As well-wishers, are we consenting and paying keen attention to the reading and writing in those structures called schools?
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Whose education is it, anyway?
This post raises such important points about the value of education and who it truly serves. It’s a thought-provoking reminder that education should empower individuals and communities alike.
Schools aren’t about education anymore, I find. It’s about memorizing. And colleges, specifically are about getting ready for ‘the real world’ and socializing.
I’ve never really thought about that before. BUT from what I’ve seen on the news here in the States, I think the education our children are getting is more of whatever the politicians decide it should be. =/
There is a lot of things taught in school that I always found useless learning about especially in highschool, it would have been nice if schools offer things more beneficial to learn when it comes to living in the world. How to do taxes, how to budget & save, how to change a tire, etc.
Whose education is it anyway? Good question. I would say the child’s. Am I wrong? You have so many political issues there that I don’t understand. I do love that the children are excited and eager to learn. Thanks fantastic to see!
Great question! It is an important reminder for all of us to really dive deep into what the school’s are teaching our children these days. Sometimes I see students on the computer a lot more than working on a worksheet. And to be honest, I feel like a lot of useful things are not taught anymore – home economics, mechanics, or even typing.
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I am also concerned about education because I have two young sons. Teachers do their jobs, but parents should do theirs, too.
Is education for students’ personal growth, or to meet certain expectations? It’s important to reflect on what education means to us and how it shapes our future.