Charles Murray And Ken Robinson

In Charles Murray's article “Are Too Many People Going to College?” he argues that the route that has been set-up, whether knowingly or unknowingly, for individuals to achieve success in their life by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) is obsolete in a modern world. He espouses six reasons for his position. In this essay, I’ll summarize Murray's position and then elucidate on his points while explaining my position on wach of his views. Lastly, I'll state my belief that getting a college degree is valuable even if it is not the source of my financial income.

For decades, students have been told that college is the next step after high school graduation. Society reiterates this by glorifying individuals that have completed a degree and looking down upon those who do not have one. The problem is that many students have not acquired the necessary tools nor have the motivation to be successful while pursuing post-high school education. Some argue that college provides the foundation of liberal studies that will improve career opportunities. Charles Murray disagrees in his essay, "Are Too Many People Going to College." He states, "Most people should be getting the basics of a liberal education. But for most students, the place to provide those basics are elementary and middle school." (Graff, 238) This raises the question, is a four-year education the best option for all students. College provides many benefits that would be difficult to find elsewhere, such as, writing skills or cultural growth, but college is not meant for everyone. A college education does not guarantee a prosperous career, instead, gaining work experience or completing a trade school is a more intelligent option for the majority of potential students.

Murray even goes so far as to say “we have made.. the BA- into a symbol of first-class citizenship” (Murray 355). He states that the problem begins with society telling people that everyone should go to college no matter your age or academic ability. Murray states that society is creating “crazily unrealistic expectations among the next generation” (Murray 355). He also states that as a result of college being a norm those who go to college and do not get a bachelor’s degree are assumed to be “too dumb or too lazy” (Murray 357). Murray has conveyed that indeed the american society has created a contorted view on

In his speech, pathos is the tool that Robinson was using to persuaded his audience about the education system need to be change. Robinson (2010) claimed that one of the major reasons education has been changing is because of the economic issues. Robinson (2010) stated that most of the developed and developing countries are out looking for a better way to educate their children to comfortably engage in the current economic system. As people can see that Robinson was using successfully the tool of pathos in his speech; because education is one of the most important issue that people always concern for their children. Agreeably, it is quite a reasonable fact since no one can anticipate the turn of the economy in the coming days or weeks. The second reason that Robinson gave for the changes taking place in education is for cultural reasons. Robinson (2010) explained that people need to know their origins and backgrounds and figure out a way that they can teach their children to have the sense of cultural identity and pass that to the coming generations. The only challenge that can be said and society would agree with Robinson, is that people are trying to do what they did in the past. As it has been in the

From the opening paragraph to the closing statement, Murray produces an argument that will hopefully lead the reader to begin developing a better way for people to achieve maximum satisfaction other than being forced to get a college education (PARAGRAPH 50).

Murray hope this would leave these people to begin develop a better way for people to achieve academic or professional success. Also this essay translates easily to those in position of seeking higher education so they will understand Murray’s point of view.

In the article, “What Is College For? (Part 2)” written by Gary Gutting we see a description of his ideal vision to improve education and the intellectual culture of our citizens. Mr. Gutting emphasizes that preparing students for employment should be the job of the elementary, middle and high school rather than college. He argues that higher education is basically unnecessary for the practice of many professions.

When it comes to embarking on post secondary education the views of it’s importance and relevance is controversial. In Murray’s Op-Ed piece, “Should The Obama Generation Drop Out”, he believes a college education is unnecessary. I, however disagree with Murray’s notion. College is necessary according to a person’s career choice and it’s requirements.

First, Mike Rose starts making references on how some people can’t afford a college education and through this, they believe that they don’t need to get a degree in order to work or learn something different; those who can’t go to college, look for any possible way of getting an education that could help them discover a different path for their life. Different levels of intelligence and particular talents set people apart and make them unique in their own way which help them to carry on with their life. On the other hand, Charles Murray addresses that now, high school students have a new approach about getting a college education. They now believe that getting a B.A. would guarantee them a job and

Yet even with these realizations that delve into the deeper meaning of education, modern education is still calling for simple measurable outcomes and continues to be geared towards specific employment ideas. This model of education is blatantly inadequate though. Many students today will end up holding jobs not yet invented in fields not yet discovered, so the teaching of answers to today’s questions is utterly useless. Albert Einstein once said, “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” and this statement reigns true throughout time. To continue academic success, the education system needs to impart a mastery of one’s own mind that allows students to not only answer current questions but also to pose questions that will shape the future world.

Junius Edwards and James White both use various methods to persuade their audience. Edwards, having written a fictional story, uses devices within the plot and characters to influence his readers. The simple plot and writing form makes “Liars Don’t Qualify” a very straightforward and easy to understand piece that many people can interpret for themselves. The characters, Will, Charlie, and Sam, also play a part in affecting readers. Will is clearly the picture of a good, intelligent man; he served his country and exhibited patience throughout the entire ordeal of trying to register to vote. Sam and Charlie, however, work in a small, dirty office and are hostile to him while trying to find a way to not allow him to register. The people in the

Martin Luther King Junior said, “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” Higher education does not exist for the sole purpose of preparing students for future jobs; it’s there in order to prepare individuals for life where they are expected to participate in their community, their government, and the lives of those around them. Liberal arts, in particular, exist for the broadening of students’ minds in order for them to be successful not only in their chosen career but also in their lives outside of it. Liberal arts lost their past popularity during the last few decades, but they shouldn’t be disregarded in favor of technical and professional degrees because they still provide students with skills that are perhaps less tangible, but no less necessary for life in modern world.

According to the book "Making Thinking Visible” students who are engaged in their work are motivated by four essential goals: success, curiosity, originality, and relationships. Teaching mathematics through critical and creative thinking allows us to

In his writing, “Are Too Many People Going to College”, he talks about how a student should have already learned what they needed to learn in college and how it might not be necessary for them to even go to college. An example in his writing that gives reason as to why college may be pointless was when he gave a hypothetical situation about a student deciding on whether to attend university or skip college and become an electrician. Murray portrays the student through his thought process and reasoning, showing that the student had looked up the wages of an electrician, if it had sensible job security and the cost of attending college. The authors use of a detailed description of the student’s endeavors and going through the thought process really lets the reader see the student’s viewpoint through their own eyes. Nonetheless in this example, going to college proved pointless because the student would have made more money becoming an electrician than getting a degree due to the soaring cost of tuition for

A driving objective for a teacher is to affect students to advance their expertise in education by finding them the correct course. The teacher should promote positive motivation and inspiration by adhering to legislation and codes of practice which will increase every student’s focus in developing and bridging gaps to display eagerness towards a healthy broad mindset, creative thinking and brighter approach. A mentor should coordinate assessments which will reinforce the ability to perceive individuals’ abilities and knowledge progressions and moreover support them further to boost their learning capacity to acquire a well-established national standards skill set.