Value of Education Essay

Eyes. Eyes were staring back at me. Some glazed without a care in the world, others attentive yet still not caring, while others were lit with passion and anger. My palms were sweating and my heart was racing as I stood up and looked at my class. I was used to being in front of them. I wasn't just their Sunday school teacher, but one of their teachers for the annual summer camp my church holds. It is there that I direct their grade level skit requiring me to get up and interact with them. I…

Coming from the background I have, taking education seriously will not be a problem. Over the past few years my parents have struggled to make ends meet due to college expenses. My mother, starting late, has now received her associate’s degree and is short of two years from obtaining her teaching degree. Mom is a perfect example and role model for someone who wants to continue their education, regardless of their situation. When I was born, my mother was only 14 years…

lacked the same opportunities most Americans enjoy. In Nigeria it was common to see students spend the little money they had to receive an education that would amount to practically nothing. Merit did not allot you credit, that was earned by having connections. I realized this year that I wasn’t only blessed by the fact that I was able to receive an education in America, I also blessed by the fact that I able to clearly see what I wanted to do with my life. I spent many years exploring,…

My teaching philosophy was primarily developed when I was in third grade while attending a non-traditional Montessori school. Students were solely responsible for their own learning setting goals and then working toward those goals independently. The adult facilitator helped the students to set goals, held them accountable and assisted with new content when requested by the student. It was in this environment that I learned how to set realistic goals that pushed me a little beyond my comfort…

Education has been a boon to mankind ever since man has found its importance. It’s a form of learning that enables man to acquire knowledge and passes it on to the next generations to come. From time to time, education was defined and redefined for the betterment of mankind. Without education , man would have been hurled into darkness of ignorance Human race would have perished from the face of earth without education and civilization. I had always been curious to know about new things and I…

Dusten Ault 15 November, 2015 The Personal and Economical Value of a College Education What is the value of a college education? Of course, because everyone measures value in their own way, it will surely vary under different circumstances, but it is safe to say that a college education is valued in more than just money. In a nation with a difficult economy and wide gaps in wealth distribution, it can be difficult for some high school students to find a way to attend college. While college may…

“The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think” (Albert Einstein). Most believe a successful future comes from education, specifically a higher education like college. Children grow up with the notion that in order to be successful, you must go to college. When a person hears “college degree”, they connect it with a good job, benefits, and what people think is the most important, a good salary. When it comes to attending college, more…

Value of College There are multiple reasons for receiving a college education. Without a college education, you won't be handed the same opportunities for work. A college education is extremely important because, one can make more money, have a better, more rewarding job, and live a healthier life. To begin with, a college education will help you earn more money. According to 5 Ways Ed Pays, people with college degrees make on average 63% more money per hour than someone with just a highschool…

The article, “Mexican Americans Don’t Value Education based on the Mythmaking and Debunking”, dismisses the common myth of Mexican Americans not valuing education. The article debunks this myth by discussing the common stereotypes in literature that has been published about Mexican-Americans performing poorly in school and lack of parental involvement. One example is how Mexican Americans don’t do well in school due to their lack of English skills, but the article counters this by blaming the…

in the career center. As you drill down into the plethora of subtopics, there is a wealth of information that can be immediately put to use. I found that since I already am gainfully employed in a career field I love, I would dive into the “Value of Education” link. As a mother of two teenage girls who are very active in sports, music, etc…, and working sometimes sixty to seventy hours a week, I need the mindfulness…