To star with, the role of the Argentine educational system is based on the individuals’ integration into society. “The education is not just a role for the individual but for a social role”. (Minister of Education Daniel Filmus)
According to this quotation, the time one leaves secondary school, we must learn about how we can fit into the larger society as well as how our abilities and skills can be used in this community.
If we analyse it in detail, I find that we are defined as members of society that have to satisfy what is expected on us. But Are we prepare enough to deal with everyday life? Do we have the available tools need it to face difficulties?
In my opinion, in most of the cases, we, as students are fulfil with techniques, methods, and information rather than being trained to everyday situations. For instance to check out a paper, to introduce yourself in a new environment such as an interview for finding a job, or even to deal with the beginning of a …show more content…
But are we prepared enough to deal with everyday life? Do we have the available tools needed to face difficulties?
In my opinion, in most cases, too much emphasis is placed on techniques, methods, and information rather than training on how to deal with everyday situations such as checking out a paper, introducing yourself in a new environment such as a job interview, or even dealing with the beginning of a career.
Some students argue about having to learn certain subjects that, in their view, will not be useful to them in their future lives. Therefore, they end up giving up the subjects, or what is worse; they study just to pass the exam.
Contrary to what most people think, I strongly believe that students must finish their studies with a whole knowledge of the subjects imposed in an education institution. If their knowledge is incomplete, whenever they have to face a difficult situation they can use the phrase “That was never taught to me“.
Many teenagers give up studying because it requires effort and responsibility. The current education system does not instil these values in the student’s