EDUCATION

Introduction

Education is the method that enables learning by the acquisition of knowledge, values, skills, beliefs and even habits. This is done through different methods such as teaching, storytelling, training, discussion and even research. In order to make this process smooth the ones seeking education, there are educators, tutors who give guidance of the process. Education can take either formal or informal settings. This creates an experience that is formative and changes the way one think, acts or even feels. Education is a process and it is divided into different stages kindergarten and from junior level grade to senior level grades such as in college and university. Education has been given a lot of recognition globally and in most regions it is compulsory for certain ages. This had made education to be given special preference making some to join the process not because they want but because of the notion of what education can do. A very infamous slogan goes by education is the key to success. This forms my basis for argument. I oppose the special recognition that education has been giving in regards to achieving and having a successful life.

It is perceived that with education is power and one can be able to do great this. It is true to say that with basic education one learns a lot. Illiteracy is slow eradicated. In the schools or places where formal education is offered a ground for social life is formed. Students are able to interact with each other and they also learn ways in which they can live in harmony. This forms a social network among the students. Different cultures come together and the students are able to learn able the others. This places education as the best tool for social change. With education economic development has experience progress and this has also resulted in the prosperity of the country. With education knowledge is advanced from one generation to another resulting to better life (Niemi et al, 200).

Education has been the basis for most employment criteria in the formal sector. The achievement in employment has been credited to education. This has led to impressive tracks of great jobs. Independence has been boosted as a result of education since people can make a living. This has also led to great and positive minds amongst members of the society. Due to the high salaries in these formal sectors many have been encouraged to take education in order to achieve in life. Many specialists such as doctors, lawyers and engineers are as a result of education. This also gives education the prestige to be considered as a vital process in any human life (Niemi et al, 214).

Through education, individuals have learned the art of being responsible and are able to manage themselves. Education has also taught individuals how to make the sacrifice and spare their own free time from family and friends in order to learn. Individuals are able to discover what they are capable of. In the education institution there students are faced with many of challenges one of them being peer pressure. At this point, they are able to learn about their colleagues and what they should do with the knowledge learned not to be wasted and advice each other accordingly. They are also able to learn and appreciate the diversity of every other student. It also contributes and understanding to the individual and make them active in the society. This leads to great development and makes the whole community great (Niemi et al, 224).

There is time management with education. This makes the students be in a position that plans for their work and also meets the deadline with all the demand that comes along with time constraints. This makes them master the art of time management in their life. In reality, there is no other better place than which gives and instills disciple in an individual like in education. With basic education discipline is mandatory. This makes the students know that there are consequences for every action. This makes them realize that a lost opportunity in the real world is difficult to get again. This makes them responsible for their actions and increases the levels of discipline in an individual. Through education one attains organization skills and fulfills an individual perspective through utilization of potential and results in the reduction of inequality (Niemi et al, 224).

It is said much can be achieved through education but I tend to disagree. This is because with the current rating of education parents and guidance simply thinks and tend to accept that education is the key to success. This is a big challenge that needs to be addressed to clear this notion on the minds of people. A child is different from another and what might be good for one child might not necessarily be good to another. Parents are always eager to take their children to school and acquire knowledge. This is done at a very tender age where the children cannot be in a position to make a decision whether to go to school or not. Parents and guardians do what is best for their children (Iwasan, 17).

A very critical step is missed in education. Most formal sectors of education have a systematic and a predetermined style. This creates no room for creativity. The overall motive of this system to pass knowledge without taking into consideration about the special talents that these children have. Most of their talents can be identified at a tender age and even through the education process. But because of the preference and the recognition education have been given most parents have a tendency to play this down (Iwasan, 18). This is the main challenge of the education system since it has no room to nurture these talents. Parents believe that without education their children will be useless in life, I oppose. This is because there are other profession and life activities that require more of a talent than education (Iwasan, 20).

In sports, one can develop his or her talent into a career. This is one field that requires more of a talent than education. The passion for doing it has to come from within. In sports, one can be able to make a decent living. Sports also form grounds for people to interact during the competitions that are held either yearly or after some time. Just like in school where people interact the convergence during sports time creates room for people to interact with different people from all over the world. Different cultures come together and one can also be able to learn on how to socialize with others. Due to the income generated during sports the economy of any given country grows (Iwasan, 20).

Pushing children to take up education as a way to be successful in life creates a room for professionals who are out to make money and have a title in order to be accepted in the community. This is the reason why there are professional who do not take up their duty diligently. In the case of any individual who has been forced to become a doctor not out of choice then there is a risk of having such a doctor treating patients (Iwasan, 25).

Vivien Thomas rose above poverty and racism with only basic education not past high school to become a pioneer in cardiac surgery. He also became a teacher of operative techniques of the most prominent surgeons in the country. He is a clear indication that passion and talent goes a long way in making a person. This shows that education should not be generalized to every individual. It is also true tom say that in the early life of Thomas practical life experiences plays a great part in an individual. This cannot be achieved in the class. For most counselors of life, it is not of what they have learned in a classroom that has made them be who they are but the real life situation they have faced or close members face makes them aspire to venture into counseling (Wyckoff, 13).

 

Conclusion

As must as education plays a key and an important role in our lives much can be achieved without education. Real life situation plays a vital role in molding us to be the individual we what to be. It is true to say that if talents are nurtured from a tender age rather than forcing children in the education system then the world would be a better place. This is because an individual becomes what he or she aspire to be. They perform their duties more diligently with passion since it is a call to them. Therefore, education should only be used to pass knowledge but not as a means of shaping an individual’s life without putting into consideration what they want in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Iwasan kejawa;Achieving Success in Tumultuous Education. Red Lead Pr, 2013. Print.

Niemi, Hannele, Auli Toom, and Arto Kallioniemi. Miracle of Education: The Principles and Practices of Teaching and Learning in Finnish Schools. Rotterdam: SensePublishers, 2012.      Internet resource.

Wyckoff, Edwin B. The African-American Heart Surgery Pioneer: The Genius of Vivien Thomas. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Elementary, 2014. Print.