THE WRITE IDEA - Education 42 WritetoTop.com More and more schools these days promote the sciences and maths, as well as sports in their cu cu a a ntion and o d c d o a d n ud n o a uc a a ntin u c and danc D cu ad an a and d ad an a o a oac and a ou a it. The objective of every educational institution is to prepare students to meet the demands and
challenges of an increasingly competitive world. Thus, students are being equipped with the
skills and know-how that will make them employable, including social skills gained through
sports. It is thus easy to see the benefits of an education based on sciences, maths, and sports.
Nevertheless, I believe that a well-rounded individual is one who is also imbued with creativity
and imagination, not simply cold facts that limit innovation.
As the world becomes more digitized and efficient at doing everything from building skyscrapers
to milking cows with robotic assistance, the need for workers who can adapt to the modern
workplace is at an all-time high. Students immersed in the sciences and maths are likely better
able to understand the workings of the machines now utilized in almost every industry and
can therefore
having been involved
in sports allows them to work well with others and to understand the common language of
teamwork.
That being said, one wonders where innovation will come from if an entire generation is
taught to think that 1+1=2. If every graduate is well endowed in mathematics, for example,
what competitive edge will one have over the other? This is where the arts come into play.
Activities such as painting and dance provide young people the opportunity and space to
explore and express themselves, to create new things, and to rise above the herd. Take Steve
Jobs as an example. Most people know him as a tech giant; yet, Jobs did not make Apple Inc.
the juggernaut it is because he studied math in university. On the contrary, Jobs found his
inspiration in a calligraphy class he sat in on after he had dropped out of college. Art, then, not
science is what made him an innovator.
In conclusion, while schools have a duty to equip students with the tools for success, this
should not be limited to technical subjects. A well-balanced education should also provide
youths with the environment and encouragement to reach beyond static formulas.
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