Saturday, December 8, 2012
Beef With the Schools
As a 28 year, and 9 month old intellectual, I think I know a little bit about learning. I have a problem with our public school system, or at least the system I learned in. In retrospect, I realize the limitations of the school system. The school system break things into "disciplines" (math, language arts, history, science). The school system should go with a more interdisciplinary approach. I recommend the school system should only teach one subject. This probably seems ridiculous to most people. Most people think with a segregated mindset, where math and english shouldn't mix. I, presently, can write well, but I used to have a label as a "math person", because I could perform math equations easily, and I sucked at writing. Not until recently have I realized the overlap between math, and english. A lot of structure goes into an essay. As far as vocabulary goes, one uses similar memorization skills that one would use in memorizing math techniques. Once I went to graduate school, I realized I had very deficient drawing skills. Most people might tell me I can draw very well, but put my drawings next to an Art major's, and you can always tell which drawing belongs to the person who majored in art. I believe art should have more weight in public schools. We can mix art with most subjects.
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