The standards in which people judge the ability of students performances in class is often questioned. The YouTube video, I Just Sued the School System, by Prince Ea, denote an unjust school system for learners. No two minds are alike because people are individuals. You cannot expect a fish to climb a tree, stated Price Ea. Human being are diverse and different and people have different passion for different things. People are creative in different ways and have numerous talents. Thus, everyone work at a different pace and have learning styles that varies. Therefore, student have multiple intelligence and their ability to learn is different.
This video made me question the education system. I went to school in Jamaica from basic school (pre K) to primary school (6th grade) that was modeled after the British education system. The school system in Jamaica believe that every child can learn, …show more content…
From a biopsychosocial lens, a social worker might question if a child has Attention Deficit hyperactive disorder. However, children are not stagnant they are expected to be children. Children are hyperactive. I once was a child and I find it hard to sit still when something does not interest me. It does not mean that I have a psychological or biological problem when placed in a social environment.
On the other hand, I disagreed Prince on the no homework policy. I personally believed in home work. I believe that children should go home and test their understanding on their own and then go over it with the teacher to demonstrate their understanding of the material. I learned a lot from homework. Homework taught me responsibility and time management as well. Homework should still be given even if students do not have a common core curriculum for expectations. The fish can go home and practice how to swim better, and how to apply new swimming skills in real
This video made me question the education system. I went to school in Jamaica from basic school (pre K) to primary school (6th grade) that was modeled after the British education system. The school system in Jamaica believe that every child can learn, …show more content…
From a biopsychosocial lens, a social worker might question if a child has Attention Deficit hyperactive disorder. However, children are not stagnant they are expected to be children. Children are hyperactive. I once was a child and I find it hard to sit still when something does not interest me. It does not mean that I have a psychological or biological problem when placed in a social environment.
On the other hand, I disagreed Prince on the no homework policy. I personally believed in home work. I believe that children should go home and test their understanding on their own and then go over it with the teacher to demonstrate their understanding of the material. I learned a lot from homework. Homework taught me responsibility and time management as well. Homework should still be given even if students do not have a common core curriculum for expectations. The fish can go home and practice how to swim better, and how to apply new swimming skills in real