"Education"

[-Lithium-]

I unno Im pretty much done with High School and everything, but I was just thinking about it.

Why?

I mean just why do we learn this stuff? Why do people get to decide whats "knowledge" and whats not? Like over half the stuff is a bunch of trivial stuff that doesnt matter. I mean, sure, its cool to learn about the history of the world, how to do some math and stuff. But what the hell is the point in learning english EVERY YEAR. Ask some random guy what an adverb modifies. I bet he wont know. Why? Maybe cause hes stupid and didnt do school, but prolly cause he NEVER EVER used it. Like I said its just alot of trivial stuff thats never gonna come into play.

I mean unless Im gonna be a English Teacher, why get that far into it. Same thing with math. Its good to learn if you can and you should, but it prolly aint that neccesary to go all that far into it. History? You should prolly know the big things about your country, not all these little details like how many casaulties were lost at the Battle of Gettysburg.

I unno, was just thinking. Just sucks that so many people seem to think that knowledge is that kinda stuff. I mean you see someone win at that Millionare show, and everyones all like "OH MAN THERE SO SMART". All they did was memorize a bunch of questions and answers, just trivial stuff. I mean the final question for the guy who won the million first was 'Which of these Presidents appeared on the show 'Laugh In'". I know thats more trivial stuf and less "educational" stuff, but still. This whole world just thinks weird.

EDIT - Oh, and I know I prolly made a spelling error somewhere and someone may be all like "OMG HOW IRONIC WHOS STUPID LOLZ". Yeah sorry, knowing how to spell dont make you smart, and a typo doesnt make you stupid either. Then again that kinda stuff usually happens on other forums with less cool people...

[Brandon Walsh is Insane.]

It's all about learning to be responsible for whatever endeavor you choose to follow in your life.

Plus, you learn problem solving skills (algebra, trig, calculus) and social networking skills in school.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

You spelled "education" wrong. It's edumacation. Also, you're about to gradgiate.

[tomass]

The purpose is to provide a great variety of information so people can see what they enjoy the most and hopefully pursue a career in that subject.

By the way, history isn't simply memorizing dates and statistics.

[-Lithium-]

Didnt say that for real. Was talking about Math and English. Its cool to lean about history, you should. But 90% its just memorizing dates...

[Loki]

Why studying English?

Because it's your native language and you ought to speak it in a proper way, knowing how it works and what to say, according to circumstances. Instead of speaking "just because I heard it since I was born".

Grammar, syntax and spelling are definitely underrated. It's not useless erudition or nitpicking; being able to speak correctly and in an articulated way is a matter of respect for yourself and for those you interact with.

And in the case you'd want (or HAVE TO) learn another language, knowing your own language's grammar, and its vocabulary, will help you a lot. I know English speakers don't feel the urge of learning new languages because English/American is understood and spoken pretty much everywhere, but it may happen.

Besides, literature is a must, because you can't ignore a language's background and history. You can't ignore hundreds (if not thousands) of years of literature just because "it's boring"...
We're what we are also thanks to those who were there before us, and we can learn from them: we're "like dwarves standing on the shoulders of giants". Why would we walk on the ground then?

[Jason Todd Grisham]

English is important because it's your language. Loki nailed it on the head, if I regret ANYTHING from my high school education it's not learning enough english.

But on the base of things I agree. The American educational system is fundimentally flawed because we became enamoured by the assembly line. We try to give an all around education that is simply unnecessary, confusing, and bores most kids rather than educate. I've got a major headache now so I'm going to make this briefer than I wanted to.

In my opinion schooling up to the end of middle school should teach general basic facts, like United States History, World History, Consumer Math, Geography, English, Biology, and Physical Science. The goal should not be to give a comprehensive education, because High School can't afford anyone a career anyway, that's what college is for. Middle School should teach you how to learn. High School should split into two year and four year colleges. If you want to learn about Calculus or Philosophy, go to the four year. If you just want to learn a trade and not bother with it, then take the two year.

EDIT: Also, colleges should start teaching Anglo Saxon again to english majors.

[TuneinTokyo]

I used to have a similar outlook to education. But I have also met students who have come to this country without an education, and some don't even know how to spell their name.

I think it's frustrating for young people to try and make sense out of the education system. It doesn't always favor independent learning, but it is a fairly good place to teach respectful social behavior.

Math still sucks IMO but I never was fond of math. What I do know now is that without math none of this (computer, engineering, whatever) would be possible.

History affords us the opportunity understand the accomplishments and mistakes of the past in hopes to we build on the accomplishments and not make the same mistakes. The dates are just there to offer historical perspective.


Don't worry about any of this until college everything will make more sense then. Just keep working hard.