The Education In Abubakari Lunna's Autobiography

One of the most prevalent differences between cultures seems to be how the youth are educated. Concerning the kinds of material taught, the methods used to produce learning, and the relationship between students and teachers, education varies extensively from culture to culture. After reading Abubakari Lunna’s life story regarding his drumming education, it is evident that the way people present themselves has a lot to do with how we develop relationships with others. While I have heard of multiple approaches to education, the education in drumming that Abubakari received was something I have never heard of before. There were a number of features behind Abubakari’s education that I had found quite valuable. For instance, I liked the fact that Abubakari’s teachers stressed the importance of history and storytelling. As a young drummer, I think it was extremely important for Abubakari to understand the significance behind the music he was playing. When a performer recognizes the significance behind the music, it gives the opportunity to play with more meaning and emotion. This makes the music much more valuable since people can now …show more content…
I believe that while students are considered “below” their teachers, students do not give teachers the respect they would get in cultures like Abubakari’s. In American culture, parents seem to be the largest dictators in the progression of education, since they are solely looking out for their son’s and/or daughter’s best interests. I think that the relationship between student and teacher seen in Abubakari’s culture provides students with many more opportunities to grow and learn new concepts. By having a close relationship with the teacher, students will be able to better understand the concepts they are being taught, as well as be more eager to