A New Perception on Education

With a switch in my schedule after the first week of the term, I landed myself frantically looking for a class to fill the rest of my schedule. I came across International Studies 399: Education and Development. With a pervious interest in education I thought there could be only good outcomes from taking this course, so, without hesitation I added it to my coursework.

 

I have always enjoyed working with kids, whether in the classroom or not. In fact, becoming a teacher was something my family advocated. Unfortunately I was turned off by this idea because of the horror stories I had heard from friends who became teachers; building strong coursework and even just the fear of not being liked or respected by my students ranked high on my excuses. Then, when I decided to go into International Studies, I debated focusing on international education. Again, education lost out. This time my excuse, as I found out through this course (INTL 399), was also invalid. I had opted out on international education because I was afraid it was too specific of a topic to study, and it would be difficult to apply to life after college (I think practically to a fault). This class proved me wrong; I found, through this class, that education can be used to address many issues especially in development.

Empowerment: In many developing countries women have little rights or do not know they’re rights in general. Extending and advocating education to women instills a confidence that allows women to take action in their own livelihood.

Poverty: Education is often looked at to having the ability to ‘pull people out of poverty.’ Whether education is formal in a classroom, or education is the teaching of vocational and technical skills, something that was not previously known has been taught which can then be applied for the better. I believe this is the epitome of the age-old saying that “you learn something new everyday.” Lastly, many governments have implemented incentive plans, in which families are given money in return for sending their children to school, Brazil’s Bolsa Familia program is one example. This is also two-fold in that it gets kids off the streets and often out of gangs.

Social Stigmas: Often discrimination and social stigmas plague developing countries and also developed countries, whether the victim is an ethnic group, a religion, gender, a disease or disorder, or even a lifestyle, to address the discrimination, first and foremost, awareness of the issue is needed. Awareness of the issue can be brought through education, then addressed with the proper information. Addressing social stigmas and discrimination can then also alive conflict such as religious wars, or even the debate of South American immigration in the U.S.

 

These are just three of many ways this class has changed my perception of education. I know understand education as a resource to alleviating many larger issues in developing and first world countries.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela

 

 

11 thoughts on “A New Perception on Education

  1. https://www.dumpscafe.com/ offering guaranteed success for all the certification exams. If you are trying to improve your options of passing the exams, then you should check out the pdf dumps provided by us. More importantly, we have a huge customer base that will help you understand why you should pick our exam preparation material. Our experts have worked hard to create excellent exam preparation material for the different certification tests. With the help of our exam preparation material, you will be able to clear all the exams on your first attempt.

  2. To excel in the C_THR94_2405 exam, it’s not just about studying hard—it’s about studying smart. Quality C_THR94_2405 exam dumps are designed to offer focused preparation by providing a comprehensive set of questions and answers aligned with the actual exam syllabus. These dumps help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format and the types of questions they will encounter, allowing for targeted study efforts. More Details: https://validquestions.com/

  3. It’s inspiring to see how education plays such a vital role in empowering individuals and communities, as highlighted in this content. Just as education opens doors to new opportunities, Premium Dumps is the best resource for exam preparation, providing comprehensive study materials and practice questions to help learners excel and achieve their certification goals.

    • http://www.premiumdumps.com This reflection on the impact of education truly resonates, showing how learning can address various societal issues. For those looking to advance their knowledge and succeed in certification exams, Premium Dumps offers top-quality exam materials that make preparation effective and straightforward, ensuring you’re fully equipped to reach your goals.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *