The Importance of Education Essay

ALEXIE: I can see where Yeats is coming from when he says, “Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire.” Growing up, I was never given certain educational opportunities that many American students are blessed with. Being a Spokane Indian boy living with his family on the Spokane Indian Reservation in eastern Washington state attending the schools in the reservation school system, a high education wasn’t only uncommon but it was looked down upon. As Indian children, we were expected to…

I go through the education on my part then ask if they have questions, I then demonstrate or educate any areas that they need. This is followed by them then teaching back to me the material. I know from experience that they will need some slight adjustments, but can grasp…

abstinence only education program systems are not only ineffective, but unrealistic as well. Sexual behavior and the reproductive health of adolescents have emerged into radical public health matters (Danawi, 2016). For years, schools have aimed to save sex education for high school students, however, with the rising numbers in unintended teen pregnancies, there needs to be a transition into contraceptive education at an earlier age. There are many threats that are posed by ineffective…

classroom he or she would otherwise attend.” () Inclusion in the classroom is a trend that is becoming increasingly more popular. Because inclusion is so controversial, it is the best idea to become educated on the topic. It is very likely, that we, as education majors, will soon find ourselves in an inclusion classroom. I chose a topic that was very personal to me. I have known and friended many people with disabilities. My nine-year old cousin has both a physical and mental disability with…

Although music education may not seem like a serious course, music is a vital part of education and can create something most other things cannot. Music education creates a strong bond between classmates and turns classmates into family. A family who sings together and a family who is there for each other when in need. Music is something most people would enjoy learning and what better place to learn it than in school surrounded by friends. Nobody is born knowing how to play an instrument; it…

My preconceived notion of resilience was the ability to get knocked down and have the strength to get back up again. However, when I read the article it caused me to challenge my perception of resilience. In my response, I will address and discuss critically what challenges I believe I will face and how I can best safeguard myself against the potential tests to my resilience, as a trainee Teacher. I believe it is incredibly important for anyone undertaking a PGCE or any Teacher training route,…

It is comforting to know that the word Dayseye means “Day’s eye” or “eye of the day” because I feel like the discussions we have during Dayseye about our days, life at home and life at school creates a community that is reflective. I believe that during our daily Dayseye questions we stumble upon topics about our daily lives in and out of school that create conversations which I value a lot because they are very insightful. Our daily Dayseye questions allow us to open up to each other about…

course at California State University, Bakersfield has molded my perspective on the importance of furthering one’s education. This course presents an abundance of information about the many careers in the field of Psychology. The employment knowledge gained from this course allows people the ability to pursue a career that is right for them. Also, the course illustrates the importance of furthering one’s education, as it is imperative to the advancement of one’s career; hence, strong asset. At…

Illegal minors will further drag the public education system down to the point where our children will be unable to learn what is necessary for them to succeed in life. Furthermore, the U.S. is ranked 17th in the world for education (Gayathri, 2012). Allowing educators to be distracted teaching illegal minors will put the U.S. lower in worldwide rankings. In order for the U.S. to continue being the leader in innovation, our children must have the best education possible. Inundating our…

After spending four years abroad for my father’s work from the ages of 5-9, my family returned to the United States and to American public schools. When my mother correctly wrote on my registration form that I spoke Portuguese and French in addition to English, I was slotted to be pulled out of class for language testing. I remember being told to leave class, but not being told what I was needed for. My tester’s conclusion of my performance was that I “needed observation.” As a child of a…