The Meaning Of Education In Education

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.

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.”

Throughout my school experience, I had a problem called IEP. It is a program that will help me succeed in school, which shows that I have a learning disability that I think is not entirely true. I think the word IEP has a different meaning. In reality, I never really wanted to be an IEP student. Because I knew there was a different meaning to what they always told me. The way I realize this is the way I have been treated in the type of accommodation I receive and they are all great and all but they make me feel less of a student more like a student in need and I really do not want to feel that way.

A large part of what teachers do in the classroom circles back around to student assessment. The nation has been consumed by a “moral panic,” which is the tendency to lay blame on public school teachers when there is an economic or social crisis (Denby, 2016). Even though moral panic is a misleading concern (since it does not logically follow to blame current teachers for influencing the behaviour of citizens who had different teachers), professional educators still ought to maintain the responsibility to improve their instructional methods and appeal to the changing needs of all students. The education system and its teachers hope to implement productive academic reforms, which reassures the need for measuring the effectiveness of teachers and the performance of students. I feel the need to discuss what I have learned and what I will do as a teacher by being mindful of my student’s experiences and constructing a class where students are encouraged to enhance their knowledge and have the academic supports to do so. I will examine the fundamentals of learning that takes place before the knowledge is assessed, how I will prepare students for high-stake tests, what my assessments will aim to measure, and the importance of improvement from one assessment to the next.

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.

change in a countries economy. Moreover, according to the article, “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BEGINS WITH EDUCATION.” By UNESCO, the United Nations Secretary-General BAN KI-MOON, said “. Education is a fundamental right and the basis for progress in every country…Prosperous countries depend on skilled and educated workers. The challenges of conquering poverty, combatting climate change and achieving truly sustainable development in the coming decades compel us to work together. With partnership, leadership and wise investments in education, we can transform individual lives, national economies and our world.” Hence, having more educated citizen will be a good factor for countries growths.

What is the goal of the United States’ K-12 education system in the 21st century? While it may be worded in a variety of ways, it is well known that the main goal is essentially to equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed on their own after K-12 education. However, many of today’s high school graduates are not experiencing the achievement of this goal. In order for success after K-12 education to happen the students must possess the intrinsic motivation for overcoming obstacles, and the confidence in their ability to do so. With much of education involving a right and wrong answer it is easy for students to feel like they can either succeed or fail. In contrast, education through the arts with a design thinking approach allows students to have a learning experience where the best solution to a problem is not given to them, but rather found by them throughout the design process. This process gives students the opportunity to learn from their mistakes, gain confidence in their ideas, and develop a motivation that comes from within. Thus, through design thinking pedagogy and the integration of the arts with other disciplines, as seen in STEAM curriculums, educators are able to facilitate this type of learning experience and therefore better equip students with the tools for success.

Throughout my educational years, I have always had a competitive mindset due to soccer which I believe has played a role in my struggles with literacy. I always had to be the first person in my class to finish my assignments. Whether it was a test, a quiz, or just a daily assignment, I was always the first to finish. By doing this, it caused me to rush through my assignments and not give the time and effort needed to do it right or even figure out if I really liked a book or story. This was most prevalent in my english classes. English was never my strongest subject. I found that I had not been particularly passionate about reading or writing, so the papers I produced were never at their full potential. I would rush through those assignments even faster, making sure I would not have to endure the pain of reading and writing for any longer time than I had to. I would much rather have been outside playing soccer with my teammates.

As educators, how we teach is equally as important as what we teach. The validity of this understanding has been represented over the past three weeks of the course through the progression of the text and the corresponding presentations, discussions and tasks. Ainsworth explains that using the priority standards helps us to “identify the teachable concepts (what students need to know) and the assessible skills (what students need to be able to do)” (Ainsworth, 2015, p. 102) so the content of a unit is rigorous and scaffolds learning to foster skill development. Through education students don’t just develop skills, or just the ability to learn, but the confidence that allows them to apply skills for mastery and comprehension.

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.

ESL learners' performance including a closing of the English gap within skilled and non-skilled English learners remains a prerequisite concern in learning in the United States. Governmental initiatives such as the American Association for Employment in Education (2005) according to Tran (2015), have instituted stringent guidelines and enhanced precision to support ESL learners' performance in United States urban schools district, and eliminate the ESL teacher gap in United States urban school districts. To meet these guidelines, the American Association for Employment in Education (2005) according to Tran (2015), has called for a need, stating that teachers lack a specific degree in the fields of Bilingualism nationwide (Tran, 2015). This

Education represents an avenue of growth for youth, as well as exploration of passions. The classroom is traditionally held as a place of thought and growth, in which young minds can explore a great expanse of intellectual fields to develop their own interests and passions. Contrary to this ideal, modern classrooms have developed into an institution of manipulation, coercion, and conformity, placing the interest of corporations ahead of the development of the youth.

Philosophers dating back to Socrates have grappled with what is critical thinking, Socrates questioned the importance of looking for evidence by close examination and reasoning. Basic concepts of analysing making assumptions and its implications of what is said and what is done. St Thomas Aquinas a theologian during the Middle Ages in the Sumna Theologica wrote about heightening awareness and the power of reasoning that we have a need for reasoned thought that knowledge was given by God. In the 17th and 18th Century brought about revolution thinking and thinkers like Sir Isaac Newton which enforced earlier thinkers of gathering evidence for sound reasoning thought.

One of the very foundations of society is the education system. It prepares the next generation to take over and better the world. Unfortunately, this system is flawed and the children suffer. However, I believe that we can still achieve equity and well-being in public education. Through combining the work of social workers and educators it’s possible to create an education system where all students have their needs met and are able to function at their best ability. In order to achieve this, I think you have to look at both the social and instructional level. The physical building in which school takes place is important as well. Changes can be made on all of these levels which will help all children succeed.

As one of the building blocks to a successful career, education can, and should, be viewed as one of the most important experiences any person will undergo in his or her lifetime. It leads people down a path of discovery in order to help them establish what they want to pursue for the rest of their lives. However, without professional, experienced educators and effective teaching methods, students can never expect to reach their full potential. For this reason, legislatures from all countries should take steps to improve their schools and the techniques they utilize.