Blog 3: Module 2 Part II

 

When it comes to the education of children, we are all on the same starting line. First and foremost, we aim to teach basic social skills, develop writing skills, understand grammar, develop reading comprehension, and provide a strong foundation in math and science. However, as subjects become increasingly complex, the education journey separates for different students. Some students who are labeled as slow learners find themselves being sent over to courses designed specifically for them based on their pace, but they end up staying in those classes for a while
with no room to advance. On the other hand, children who demonstrate advanced capabilities get more challenging classes. The average student can progress withing their subjects and finds themselves at an appropriate standing with room to grow in their studies. The traditional approach to education in public schools is characterized by this grouping. However, wealthy people educate their children with a different set of instructional tools. Their children benefit from early exposure to a wide range of programs, access to elite educational institutions and an abundance of extracurricular activities that enhance their development. On the contrary, children from low-income families frequently depend exclusively on resources offered by public schools, which frequently find it difficult to satisfy the academic demands of their pupils. Unfortunately, there is little encouragement given to these students to continue their education outside of the classroom. In addition, several US states have placed limitations on what can be taught in schools, banning books, certain historical events and studying gender and race theory. These restrictions limit creative thinking and learning, making students unprepared to deal with the complexity of our world. Foreign-born children face an additional disadvantage, they struggle to adjust to a new language, perform in school and establish social relationships. These children may experience isolation in the school system if they do not receive enough help and guidance, which could harm their ability to learn and sense of community. In the end, the cooperation of parents, students and teachers determines how effective education is.

But the system frequently fails, especially when it comes to students who have behavioral problems or learning challenges. Some children need more time and individualized attention from their teachers, but they encounter obstacles when they face resistance or boredom from them.  A trend of school failure is sustained by poor acknowledgment of these difficulties, which causes gaps in educational achievement. Furthermore, creativity and critical thinking abilities are negatively impacted by the current emphasis on grades and standardized testing. Instead of developing creative thinking and the ability to solve problems, schools instill in their children the value of consistency and following set paths. This restricted approach to education produces an equal student unprepared to confront the complex problems of the world. According to The EDVOCATE “the school has been systematically letting students down by failing to teach them the requisite skills to navigate this competitive world of ours”. This statement emphasizes how schools can create one dimensional student instead of teaching students to think outside the box.

Work cited 

LYNCH, MATTHEW. “Kids Aren’t Failing School: School Is Failing Kids.” The Edvocate, 9 July 2019, www.theedadvocate.org/kids-arent-failing-school-school-is-failing-kids/.