Specialization Of Education

Knowledge is a source of eternal prosperity. In this world, individuals are applauded for having a superior knowledge, allowing them to become prosperous in life. From Stephen Hawking to Albert Einstein, beings excelling with an exceptional brain can lead to an exuberant life. Schools are one of the most profound ways in which knowledge can be acquired or spreaded, allowing them to be notorious for a source of learning. As society evolves, schools are becoming more standardized as everyone is expected to be on the same level, have similar skills and even perform in a homogeneous manner allowing alent is digressed on and allowing loss of intellectual and society concentrate on the idea of allowing everyone to be EXPERTS at everything. Sadly, as our communities rely on standardization, smartness is being effected in an adverse manner because the society believes that there is SET level of …show more content…
In the past, education was gained through practice, and mentors had much patience as students tried to grasp the material taught. In the modern age, education is done through “hierarchy”(Davidson 55) and “specialization”(Davidson 55). Kids are all not treated the same, and the smarter kids are allow a more leniency because they are strong at what they do. The weaker kids(who might possess other talents) are taunted and criticized for being weak minded. Specialization is also a key term which defines the educational system. This term is why the educational system is failing. Specialization makes it so ALL the kids(despite their talents) are made to learn the same material, and are expected to be superior at it. Specialization makes it so all the kids acquire the same skill set, knowledge and training, despite their willingness to learn it. Due to this, no real education is gained as kids partake in courses which do not interest them. Lastly, talent is lost because the kids are unable to perform tasks which they are good at, since it will make them outcasts in