Schooling in it's current form is useless. I am no better for going through highschool than I would be having not. Sure, I wouldn't be able to do pre-calculus problems, and may be less efficient at writing a 10 page essay, but when I actually use any of those skills in life, I will light my home on fire and donate all of my money to Donald Trump.
I can agree here completely.. I took school like a joke, slept in every class, was usually baked out of my mind, and got through with a 2.9-3.4 Didn't study much either. I didn't learn much either.. Hmm, I wonder why? Now, with the age of technology, most kids even adults get most their information from the internet.
First, testing and exams need to go. Answering a bunch of multiple choice questions on a sheet of paper isn't a good way to gauge grasp of a subject. Replace it with hands-on activities, projects, presentations, etc.
I wouldn't say they need to go, but they shouldn't be used as much.. Most shcools each subject does them weekly or bi-weekly that's too often. When schools go over a section (sometimes 3-4 topics) then have tests a week later, that's too soon. They need to stretch that time out make sure the students grasp the subjects.
Second, at minimum, half the **** they teach you need to be moved to optional classes you can pick up to help you towards your desired career. Math only really need to go up to geometry/algebra I. Students should be able to comfortably read anything they're given and have the knowledge on how to figure something out that is currently outside their grasp (Sorry, but Brit Lit is NOT the solution, Ed system)
The kind of classes I wish I had to take are thinks more like Banking, Job and home hunting, how to keep to a budget, Cooking and healthy eating, Computer literacy, etc and so forth. Hell, even driving and basic vehicle maintenance (Changing a tire and all that stuff)! Skills people will actually use from day to day.
Instead of getting taught things that would've given me a jump start in the real world, I got taught ****in' chemistry. Thanks US Government! I'm sure the periodic table will really help me get a job!
The problem here is each school would have to find experienced personel in those fields as well as them be good with children/teenagers. I for one don't see this happening. Its not finding the people that's the problem, it's the ridiculous amount of money schools would have to spend to have all these other classes, which would either increase our tax rate or they'd somehow fit it in with sacrafices of other things we need or don't need, our governments just about what makes them the most money while investing the least amount. In Illinois, it costs for a student to go to a public school. What the fuck?
I for one wouldn't mind if some of my tax money went to an education program like this tho. Makes so much more sense to be teaching students a trade or certificate type program as part of their credits if they choose than to teach them unecessary subjects they wont need in the real world, but students could still choose to take those classes if they choose. This would give them more possilities from the start for a job, or they could continue to pursue their career by going to college. Lots of jobs now require certificates or degrees. Why not give the student 3 years of training 3 hours a day for whichever field they choose? That would actually be a reasonable plan for the system to implement but they lack the empathy and care for the population other than linking their pockets.
And then there's college in America. A soulless business that only cares about GPAs and graduation rates, not actually giving people good training to their profession. And not to mention most colleges stateside will set you back ****ing 30k a year so after you get out you can spend the next 20 years of your life paying the additional money you make over a grocery store job back to the government! YEAH!
Grade school gets you an education, at least they're delusional enough to think it does, and college is to pursue a field/job. Most fields are useless and have little to no jobs leaving lots with a degree they can't exactly use or you go 30k in debt for a job that pays $12-13 an hour, which still isn't exactly a living wage here, especially trying to support a family. College will only benefit the rich that can actually afford it. Welcome to America! Land of the system with a giant strap on!