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The Education Of The United States

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Transformation is necessary. As more knowledge is gained, the less the public seems to know. This, although often ignored, is known by many, but other issues are prioritized. The United States falls behind in the quality and value of its education, while South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and China become leaders in the education sector. Society is threatened, not only by acts of terrorism or the violence seen on the daily news, but by the vast amount of uninformed citizens that partake on important roles in society. Every day, we are increasingly fostering a society of the oblivious, of those that are unaware of our system of government, basic financial management, communication skills, and the foundation of survival in the real world, not in …show more content…

This message is directed towards educators. Being that I am no educator, nor have I ever experienced being in the shoes of one, it would be notable to say that my understanding, in terms of the notions of education, may not be valid. It would appear that only teachers understand the struggle of sitting in a room in which the interest for learning is zero to none. But there is a perspective that is genuine. The perspective of a student. An educator, more likely than not, has taught the same class, over many years, in the same forty-six by thirty-five foot class room. By the time a student graduates, he or she, more likely than not, has had well over 10 different teachers and gained the perspective of how different classes are run. In my time as a student, I have acquired an understanding of that which is wrong.
The problems that American education faces revolve around the misunderstanding of what it means to learn. To learn is to truly acquire knowledge and skills through experience, study, and by being taught. Learning in twenty first century schools has growingly strayed away from the previous definition of learning, the real definition, and perhaps that is the reason why students in South Korea are better equipped for the real world. The rudimentary education that is gained from first grade through twelve is what provides the foundation for higher learning institutions and career paths. It is what provides

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