This Teacher Just Struck a Big Blow to Common Core

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Learning Revolution

            I believe Ken Robinson had said that his watch tells the date also so it is a multi function device. The wrist watch derived from the pocket watch. These days everyone has a smart phone or tablet which is like walking around with a small computer. Going from pocket watch to wrist watches to computers is a dramatic change. I believe that is why he said that their needs to be a revolution in the education system instead of evolution. Instead of improving of what we have we have completely change the entire way of teaching.

            A wrist watch is outdated  compared to the technology that is out now. The devices that are out now are far superior than what a common wrist watch can do. We have gone through the same education system for a long time. The education needs to evolve the same way that technology advances. The same device that worked 50 years ago looks like a relic of the past in this present day.

            The part that made sense to me the most to me was when Ken started talking about looking at education like agriculture. That each school needs to customize their system to the current breed of children in their schools. It makes more sense to me because to me everyone is different and everyone learns in different ways.

            However, the problem with that is that it would take more dedicated teachers creating educational plans based on the needs of their students. They would have to get to know them and before implementing any type of plan and would have to have smaller classrooms so they can really get to know each other.

            I don't think this would be a plausible approach because so many schools do not have the money to change the way their system is. Also most public schools are crowded with 30 - 40 students, so to get to know each and every student does not seem like a reality.

The Function of Education

I believe that the writer of "The Function of Education" is trying to say that their is something wrong in the style of teaching that is currently present in the education system. He speaks about how fear interferes with our ability to learn. He also describes the difference between knowledge and being intellectual. To be able to learn is to be without fear. As we age we let everything scare us.
     I do not agree with some of the things he says. To learn you have to be interested in the subject or else you will become bored of it and will not put in the maximum effort. But that is where fear should be instilled. If a person does not like a subject then you have the fear of failing, fear of not showing your true potential, the fear of not getting your desires to persuade you into faking interest long enough to make it to your next goal in life. He describes fear and education in a very broad way. Everything should be set out in small to midterm to future goals. If you are a child elementary school, then middle and finally high school. If you an adult your goals should be more like 4 year degree followed by your master. He spoke of people finishing school, getting a job, getting married and becoming a machine. People only become machines if they want to. Ask a parent if their life is a machine, I am sure that they would never say my life is a machine because of the sudden changes that come from raising a child. All my jobs I have ever had never gave me the stability of having a 9-5 schedule. I would welcome it and would still not be a machine.
     Fear can be a driving positive force. Without fear their would be mayhem and anarchy. Fear keeps us civilized and respectful. It also keeps us competitive. Depending on what type of career you go into, you need to be able to memories, retain and understand the knowledge without hesitation. It can be the difference between life and death in some professions. Fear with pressure and time constrictions puts enormous stress and without that stress you would not be able to grow and see your full potential (in my opinion). It will also make you realize if you want to stay in that path or move on to something different. Not every profession is made for everyone. If their is no fear there is no pressure, without the pressure their is no reason to express yourself. And if you do not express yourself then you are just mindless elements put together.

Introduction

Hi,
My name is Victor. I am a 32 year old student @ Chabot College. I was born and raised in San Francisco. I am a high school dropout. I believe the last grade I actually completed was the 6th grade. I was supposed to be class of 2000 but ended up getting my G.E.D in 2001. I was working ever since I was 13 and by the time I was 18 I was tired of go nowhere jobs. At times they were fun and I learned a lot but I didn't want to end up like some of the people there. When I turned 21 in 2004, I enlisted in the U.S Army. I served my country for almost 10 years. After I got back from my deployment in Iraq, my life took a turn for the worst. I ended up leaving the Army. A big part of me wants to return but I would need to prepare myself and I do not know if I can at this point in my life. Since I was a medic in the Army I want to stay in the health care field. Currently I am trying to get my A.A in Biology (Emphasis on Allied Health). Hopefully from there I can get my B.S in Kinesiology. After that, my last step would be to join a Physicians Assistant (P.A) program. I enjoy helping others and I fell that the experience I gained from serving in the military has made me a better person.