The last time I wrote about problems in USA education was in 2011. In looking back, I see little or no improvement in the last two years. After I did some more study and thinking about this problem I still have more or less the same criticisms as I had before. But here is my latest take on USA education:
1. Children are not motivated to learn anything because they do not see any advantages to learning. Schools need to set up some classes where children in the higher grades and high school are shown what knowledge and skills will do to help them earn a living when they become adults and enter the workforce. They should know what the earning potentials are for different types of knowledge and skills. For example, how much earning potential is there in becoming a plumber? A doctor? An engineer? A lawyer? A mechanic? A technician? What courses should a student take to be ready for his or her work desire?
2. There is not enough emphasis in learning math, science, chemistry, and business skills.
3. No training in personal finance, saving money, and investing.
4. We still have poor discipline in schools. Students are regularly bullied and the bullies get away with it because no one is watching them. School becomes an unpleasant experience for a lot of students. There is no training in respect for others or any principles of basic morality.
5. The school hours are too short for any effective education. Vacation days are too many.
6. Students graduate high school without any marketable knowledgeable or skills.
7. There are very few technical training opportunities in the public school systems for students that want a trade or technical skill.
In summary, the USA educational system has problems everywhere you look and it needs serious attention as soon as possible.
Attach you comments if you agree or don't agree.
1. Children are not motivated to learn anything because they do not see any advantages to learning. Schools need to set up some classes where children in the higher grades and high school are shown what knowledge and skills will do to help them earn a living when they become adults and enter the workforce. They should know what the earning potentials are for different types of knowledge and skills. For example, how much earning potential is there in becoming a plumber? A doctor? An engineer? A lawyer? A mechanic? A technician? What courses should a student take to be ready for his or her work desire?
2. There is not enough emphasis in learning math, science, chemistry, and business skills.
3. No training in personal finance, saving money, and investing.
4. We still have poor discipline in schools. Students are regularly bullied and the bullies get away with it because no one is watching them. School becomes an unpleasant experience for a lot of students. There is no training in respect for others or any principles of basic morality.
5. The school hours are too short for any effective education. Vacation days are too many.
6. Students graduate high school without any marketable knowledgeable or skills.
7. There are very few technical training opportunities in the public school systems for students that want a trade or technical skill.
In summary, the USA educational system has problems everywhere you look and it needs serious attention as soon as possible.
Attach you comments if you agree or don't agree.
