Topic 4: Role of schools (Part 3)
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] Students should be encouraged to compete for prizes at school because it cultivates creativity. [ Extension ] Creativity is the cornerstone of intelligence which is why school is the perfect setting to be competitive. To win a competition, participants must think outside the box and anticipate what the opposing team will do based on several factors. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Besides, this is an excellent strategy to support as it leads to better resilience in the real world. [ Extension ] Once students complete their schooling and enter the workforce, competition will become commonplace. Those with experience in competing are less likely to feel intimidated or defeated.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] One way is helping students become educated about health. [ Extension ] Schools should train students to lead a healthy life by employing health professionals to provide educational sessions or develop a health-centred curriculum. This way, students are taught the latest science behind health measures. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Another unique approach is inviting people who have been seriously ill before to speak in front of the students. [ Extension ] By demonstrating the real-life consequences of unhealthy choices, students are less likely to engage in them. Students are given the knowledge of what to do and what not to do.
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[ Viewpoint ] Teaching students how to protect the environment at school is vital to their education. It is the perfect chance to teach science and empathy. [ Extension 1 ] By presenting the urgent need to protect Earth in the form of climate change, schools teach real-life applications of scientific concepts. This also has the added benefit of training students to identify misinformation. [ Extension 2 ] More importantly, they become kind and empathetic towards animals and their fellow human beings when the youth see themselves as protectors of nature. The presence of empathy makes the world a much better place.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] It has become necessary to teach students the skills needed to adapt to technological development. [ Extension ] The spread of Covid-19 forced schools to shift to online teaching. Therefore, schools should teach students how to navigate online courses and develop independent study habits. [ Viewpoint 2 ] As long as students are online, schools should teach them how to stay safe online. [ Extension ] This is especially important given the vast presence of predators online posing as their peers. Students must also be taught how to resist being pressured into releasing private information online as well.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] Yes, because the scientific lessons learned are more helpful in everyday life. [ Extension ] For example, in science, we learn how water is a good conductor of electricity, making it dangerous to charge gadgets while in the bath. So it's more useful than learning how to paint since not everybody needs that skill daily. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Workwise, knowledge of science can also help the country more. [ Extension ] A society rich in engineers and health professionals can help the country progress by building infrastructure and healing the sick. Artists can just make the city more colourful.
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Schools should be the source of intellectual development. [ Viewpoint 1 ] Schools should break down the classroom walls and lead students into the real world, where they gain hands-on experience and knowledge. [ Extension ] Rather than simply learning about animals in textbooks, students should be taken on a field trip to an animal refuge to observe real animals. [ Viewpoint 2 ] One novel method that schools can employ is to allow students more control over their education. [ Extension ] When students feel responsible for their learning, they learn autonomy and self-reliance. Both these tactics can improve students' quality of education and intellectual development.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] Schools should teach students to assist those who need help, such as the elderly and the orphans. [ Extension ] Students should learn to look beyond their circle of loved ones so that they can become better citizens. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Following that train of thought, students must also learn to respect and care for animals and their habitats. [ Extension ] Nature is already in trouble because of overfishing and the destruction of forests, fields, and water sources. Students must understand that their future world depends on caring for the animals and their homes. If not, there might be nothing left for the future generations.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] One thing schools can do is to require teachers to assign tasks that have multiple solutions, such as posing real-life problems that have no fixed answers. [ Extension ] So instead of just memorizing specific answers to particular questions, students have to think of other possibilities. That would really require creativity. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Another method is to incorporate art projects into their subjects. [ Extension ] Whether they are studying history, science, or language, they can always have an assignment that requires students to act, draw, or play music. Such activities will tap the students' creative side.
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