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Schools might demonstrate their aims by providing the basis for the delivery of the best

Education has tarnished the idea of an original thought and has caused us to “grow out of creativity.” An idea that I am now convinced is a possible reality due to the intellectual, thought-provoking argument made by Sir Ken Robinson that schools do restrain creativity. In Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” Robinson argues that schools do kill creativity by addressing his audience in a sophisticated yet playful tone that keeps the audience entertained and invested in what is being discussed. Robinson connects with the audience by telling jokes, using simple reasoning, facts, and personal stories that allows the audience to be emotionally moved by the argument. Robinson is able to open up the audience to a reasonable idea with only one reasonable solution, and it just so happens to be his. Obviously, a bit biased, Robinson steers clear of self-promotion by recalling stories of other’s accounts and relating to people as a professor instead of a person.

In a society where everything is constantly shifting and changing, it is essential for education to move away from teaching facts and figures to educating to inspire curiosity and creativity. The need for creativity in the classroom matters more than ever in our society. "Creativity is no longer seen as just being for artists and musicians .It's a crucial skill for everybody to master. "the following three articles were elaborated critique Department thinking, creativity and observation of contact,

Major religions dating back 4,000 years have served as institutions that bring individuals together in the form of communities that share similar morals, ideals, and customs. Religion greatly affects individual behavior both positively and negatively because of how important of a role it plays in many lives. Smidt (1999) notes that religious institutions act as a societal framework that provides a variety of services such as guidance, physical care, and social networks. It is at these institutions where individuals are first introduced to ideas about ethics, values, and customs. Thus, officials within each religion have an important role in shaping how their congregates view the world. Many religious institutions serve as the center of a particular

Albert Einstein once said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” This quote describes the responsibilities and standards of teaching children. I believe that teachers should be held to high standards for being the foundation of a student’s education and well-being. For my future students, my responsibilities as a future educator include supplementing the growth of a variety of students’ knowledge and creativity, abiding as a role model for students and colleagues, and understanding the issues in the foundations of education.

students to act in ways which establish a state religion. The cornerstone principle of the

They point out that these policies - which ask the Christian community to respect the dignity and uphold the value of all societal members, does not simply apply to those within the Catholic faith, but all sects of Christianity. Even professors and faculty find themselves pushing many college administrators towards truths, such as the respect and dignity of all human persons afforded within Catholic Social

Of the five major religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, there are several values that fall under each of their ethical codes. While some of these are only specific to one or two religions, there are still some that are not affected by the divide between these faiths. Perhaps the most deeply shared value of all is the concept of selflessness, specifically charity. Whether this charity is monetary or just a sacrifice of one’s time or comfort, all five major religions emphasize some form of self-sacrifice for the betterment of others. Charity is defined as “the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.”

decentralized, local, and private approach to schooling, often based in the home, and infused with a Eurocentric, fundamentalist Protestant ideology, which meant almost exclusive use of the Bible as the central curriculum.” (Beach 152).

On this vast planet religions are becoming more prevalent and are being studied more frequently in recent times. Many individuals want to study and learn about the origins of some religions, on where they were developed and what was the cause of this glorification of a divine. The art of religion is processed by many ideologies, background, beliefs, myths, and rituals. The five major religions of the world include: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism are solely based on these ideologies, and ultimately leads to one goal, to follow the path of god, or to seek a euphoric state of salvation. In spite of all the differences among the world’s five major religions, they have very similar ethical constructs, which should encourage more mutual respect among them.

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are commonly referred to, as religions of “ethical monotheism.” These religions ethical beliefs are believed to comprise the Abrahamic traditions. Monotheism, the belief in one God, serves as the foundation of these particular faiths. They share remarkable similarities regarding their respective ethics and morality. “Often, their moral tenets are indistinguishable from one another. These three traditions place great emphasis on justice, equality and compassion as guiding principles for their adherents (Classroom).” Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share common beliefs or “ethics” that include, charity, compassion, justice, and obviously monotheism.

Religion and culture have been closely intertwined for as long as civilisation has existed, and various ethnic and religious groups have their individual faiths and follow different religious teachings. Each religion has different requirements of its followers, and these requirements are help shape a believer’s ethical principles. John Longhurst (2007) claims that religious followers who are highly spiritually committed are less likely to engage in

Catholic schools often pride themselves in the values they strictly uphold and the mission and visions they aim for. However these missions and visions would mean nothing if they are not realized outside of the walls of their school. Altruistic and kind behavior is often a basic characteristic their religious values aim teach, values which sets them apart from other schools, that can give a good perspective whether an aspect of the missions of Catholic schools are realized.

Many differences and similarities can be seen between the Catholic philosophy of education and the philosophy of education of Educate together schools. As said by Hession ‘A strictly neutral, value free approach to religious education is impossible’. It is believed that every approach is value laden and seeks to inform children through specific content and principles and values. The important question to be asked through-out the religious education of a child is what or how does this model of religious education contribute to a young child’s spiritual and religious development. Although all schools have a common aim, the ethos of a school impacts greatly on how the school choses to do this ‘The ethos of a school describes its spirit and character’

In educational institution, success is measured by academic performance. Students were exposed to established a foundation and to meet the standards of school set-up. With that, education is the road to success in the working world. Much effort must be made to identify, track and encourage the progress of students in schools.