Education In Education

Throughout my life I’ve encountered many educators whether through elementary, middle school, high school, or college level. My involvement with these educators throughout the years would become very instrumental in not only my learning, but also becoming an educator. Educators can range from parents, who become our primary educators of life as a child throughout adolescents, and eventually adulthood. A parent will educate us as youth on what we perceive as home training, family values and morals. Preachers can be educators as they educate you on the bible and the way of life. Teachers who serve as a master educator, serves a vital part of a child’s learning and learning needs.

Education has undergone many rhetorical and definitional changes since its creation; the explicit purpose of teaching the masses, particularly in the framework of public schooling, has varied from culture to culture. At its core, though, the aim is simple: to efficiently construct productive members of a society. This effort has to encompass so much of the values of said societies that it becomes impossible for educational institutions to avoid the influence of larger institutions. Within these constraints comes the effect of social reproduction. This institutional byproduct of education rooted in societal values guarantees that students who come from lower income backgrounds are fated to experience this existence as adults, whereas students from higher income families have the advantages to follow in the footsteps of their parents. Without deeply studying and working to reverse social reproduction, our current educational system is the story of history repeating itself.

Education is indeed the key to success in life. Not only does it prepare you for life, but it also is the foundation of our development, it shapes who we are and what we may become in life. There is no debate on the importance of education, however how one is taught may be a topic of discussion. There are dozens of learning styles that are used to cater to a person's way of learning. How the information is delivered to a child is just as important as the material being taught. If a person is being fed information in which they don't comprehend, what is the point? The two general categories that are used in education are Traditionalism and Progressivism. Traditionalism is “defined as teacher-centered delivery of instruction to classes of students who are the receivers of information.” Whereas progressivism is explained to be a learning style which” focus[es] on the whole child, rather than on the content or the teacher. This educational philosophy stresses that students should test ideas by active experimentation.” In order to provide the most effective learning in schools, both Tradalism and Progressivism should be incorporated into education instead of giving one preference over another.

Having an education is not just about the abilities to read and write, it is strength to understand, make decisions, and be concise of manipulation. Merely more than half of the world have no opportunity or access to an education, and these people constantly struggles to maintain their livelihoods and lives by listening to and following orders of their superiors. The significance of education is that it gives people the freedom to act on their own wills and recognize the negative/positive aspects of a dominating force, but without these, events, such as the Holocaust occurs and repeatedly provoke the need to fight, like in the Civil War.

responsibility, to foster sustainability, by providing skills of lifelong learning and building up the nation’s future by providing quality education to the young learners.

Society has defined a single method that will potentially enable people to land a high paying job they may enjoy. This method consists of students going to a university straight out of high school. Ken Robinson has essentially claimed that the “misconception of education in high schools have taken a turn towards a mechanical process instead of a human system.” (Robinson) In this case, it provides the opportunity for a more diverse system that incorporates a broad and flexible curriculum. High schools must turn creativity in a standardization instead of an option. This would allow people to awaken their personal creativity skills and apply them to jobs and everyday life once out of school. This will benefit high schools because the dropout rate may decrease since students are developing skills through creative work being done. The Neoliberal Arts claimed that education is changing and it’s not for the better, “College is seldom about thinking and learning anymore.” (Neoliberal) This may be because career focus is based on money over learning, which some colleges strive more towards. The Neoliberal Arts article also mentioned STEM education and whether or not it is following its responsibilities. It seems this particular education is only focusing on the Technology/Engineering aspect and not the Math/Science. This can be related to the 60% dropout rating that Ken Robinson’s TED TALK stated since math and science classroom may not be emphasized as much as it needs to be.

More than 16 million, or roughly one in five were living in poverty in 2011, according to PBS that is higher than any other age group. We also know that education is a requirement for children in United States. This site states that students who live in poverty often come to school behind their fellow classmates in terms of literacy and language development. In Educating the Other America, Susan Neuman (2008) states that more than 50 years of research indicate that "children who are poor hear a smaller number of words with more limited syntactic complexity and fewer conversation-eliciting questions, making it difficult for them to quickly acquire new words and to discriminate among words.”

Children not only look to their families for support, but also to their teachers. Teachers play a fundamental role in supporting students who have attracted disability labels. In fact, “any practice that enables individuals to examine their self-perceptions of their learning disability increases the likelihood of them gaining a more favourable perspective of their overall well-being” (Rothman & Cosden, 1995, p. 211). It seems as though including the student in the individualized educational program (IEP) process could help initiate these conversations. When students are included in, or even direct the IEP process, they are able to better recognize their strengths and what they need to do, or need from others to be successful (Seong, Wehmeyer, Palmer, & Little, 2015, p. 133). Students are then able to recognize their positive attributes rather than only the negative attributes associated with disability that they are so used to hearing (Rodis et al., 2001a, p. 18). When students, regardless of ability, recognize that they are supported by their teachers, success, and a more positive sense of self is likely to occur (Hutchinson, 2017, p. 282).

We have come a long way since the days of institutions for human beings with disabilities. We now know that individuals with disabilities are quite capable of learning and contributing to society. In the present day, however, the question is not should disabled people be educated, but how best to educate them. Many now believe that the inclusion classroom is the best learning environment for those who are disabled. Still others feel that a self-contained classroom is a better fit for their educational and social needs. In this paper, both types of classroom settings will be addressed, with emphasis on the self-contained classroom being the most effective of the two. It is important that a disabled child's educational needs are put before their social needs. Therefore, they must have their own classrooms that will allow them to learn at their own pace and way.

the daily calendar writes, “How many times have we as educators, felt that our plate is just too

As years pass the style in which educators teach their students has shifted. However, there has been a consistent universal theme which has defied the test of time that topics society finds difficult or controversial are not to be taught or discussed in a classroom setting. Despite the positive impact the understanding of modern issues facing society could have on many students lives. Being in the position of an educator allows the opportunity to help influence young minds in the direction of creating a more accepting and understanding society. By acquiring new knowledge about race, class, gender and disability it will allow me to become a more open minded teacher emphasizing inclusion, equality and change through classroom discussion.

The world we live in today has many challenges to overcome, but the trials and tribulations that have brought us this far resonate within the stories passed down the generations. There are stories of war, land, and gold hungry conquerers that murdered entire races of indigenous peoples. Also, there are stories of wonderful people spreading teachings of love. The reason I bring up these stories is because every single (good) story told has a dilemma that must be overcome that inevitably teaches a lesson. What lessons have we carried with us? It’s hard to say in a society that has been making the same mistakes for generations. The story that has been told in our generation is that a quality education is the ladder to success and a better standard of living. This story should be universally agreed upon. The problem is that this idea ignores the true story, a story of people who have been trapped in an inescapable hole of poverty created by the systematic oppression of minorities. Through linking education to success, and socioeconomics to education, we can conclude that it’s a vicious cycle of poverty with little to no way out.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today - Malcolm X. ”A well- rounded education is the key to success. School facilities have a impact on teacher and student outcomes. Education still remains an unsolved issue because it singles out minorities. Funding School facilities affect health, behavior, engagement, learning and growth in achievement. Without adequate facilities it is difficult to serve large numbers of students. Education can be a way to convert people’s economic circumstances. Students who have no stability should be supported in and out of the learning environment. If education it provides less opportunities for students. Whether it is a lack of enough textbooks, or defective floors. Students will have no support later on in life. Education should not be questioned just because of economic class or race.

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As American’s, it is our legal right to stand up for what we believe in. All citizens should have an equal say, regardless of not only race, religion, or sex, but profession as well. Being an often underappreciated profession, teachers should have their voices heard, especially when it comes to the modern educational system in which their lives are consumed. John Dewey’s statement acts as a form of encouragement for teachers to think deeper about and challenge the ideals of our education system. While the field is constantly evolving, teachers are often neglected and their first-hand, personal experiences are ignored. Sure, the government has all the power, but legislators should at least consider those who are in the classroom each day.