Liberal education

Pursuing a career in early childhood and special education has been a plan of mine since I can remember being a very young girl, however, circumstances placed before me lead me to believe perhaps it wasn’t achievable for a young country girl named; Tiaira Marie Greene. My interests in early childhood education, mostly special education dates back to my middle-high school years when I began to learn that every person is different, learns differently in all areas of their learning of academics…

Throughout history, schools have been in place for a variety of reasons, and they have increasingly been shaped by the society around them. Early on in the history of education, it was uncommon for children to attend for long because they were working to support their families. It was not seen early on as a gateway to a better and more successful life. Businesses also had a large influence on schools shortly after, and schools during the factory era were tailored to produce factory ready workers…

argument for education stems from the definition of democracy and the requirement of educated people in order to have a successful democracy. Dewey notes that if we were to limit the educated to a select few we would cause a segregation between the highly educated and the commoners that would lead to the educated taking control. This would bring America right back to where it started, a group of people ruled by an “external authority” (Dewey). Therefore, a strong institution of education is…

College Worth Anything? Higher Education 's Pros and Cons Some people believe that higher education is an investment that will pay off in the long run. While other people think it is a waste of time and money. The reason why universities and colleges are worth the four plus years and an expensive cost are due to the amount of money a college grad can make afterward. An article written on ProCon can help a person to understand the pros and cons regarding higher education. The article illustrates…

three areas of study at the college while completing cluster requirements, based on their major, in the other areas of study. Typical universities have many graduation requirements, one of which is completing many "general education" courses. This model is sought after for its liberal arts flavor and allowing students to be exposed to other areas of study with different schools of…

In the 2014 article, “Why Scientists Should Embrace the Liberal Arts,” former Cornell president, David J. Skorton, argues that scientists need to find a better way to communicate their knowledge with the public. Skorton mentions that the general public often has a difficult time believing what scientists try to tell them because they cannot comprehend their jargon. He believes this is happening because scientists lack the skills and education needed to effectively communicate their ideas to the…

daunting task, but choosing the right career path does not have to be difficult. If you are undecided about what degree program is right for you, I recommend a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. You may ask, “What can I do with a Liberal Arts degree?” According to the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, a degree in Liberal Arts offers students greater flexibility to explore different academic disciplines; design a curriculum that reflects your interests and talents, and develop marketable job…

The If and Pleasantville films both share a setting in an ideal place to demonstrate truth quests. If takes a place in a British boarding school for boys where it seemed traditional, well organized and a perfect place to learn cooperation and discipline, yet it revealed self-destructive seeds. Whereas Pleasantville on the other hand is set in a fictional society where every person is pleasant with no curiosities, doubts, and enlightenments. The weather in Pleasantville is also always pleasant.…

Part One : Academic Program One major that I’m interested in at DePaul is psychology. The reason I’m interested in this major in general because recently I’ve been diagnosed with GAD(Generalized Anxiety Disorder ) and I see a psychologist. And I would like to help adolescents and youth with both similar and different mental psychological disorders . My main goal with this career is to create a connection with my patients, so I can treat them a better way then someone who can’t connect. People…

from the primitive forms of teaching survival, to the most advanced teachings at universities. It has increasingly been challenged, questioned, and modified due to the many controversial views it has conjured up. The text, “On the Uses of a Liberal Education: As Lite Entertainment for Bored College Students”, by Mark Edmundson, is about how, in his opinion, society, educational institutions, and the students themselves, all prevent the students from being original, unique, and succeeding in…