Jim Rogers argues that the American education system is inadequate in preparing the younger generation for the challenges of the 21st century. His inclination is that kids need to be able to think and act through global perspectives.
I agree that 'globalised' kids will prevail in the future, and this is especially so in the interconnected world we live in currently. At the rate of technology advancement, the convenience of sending information from one end of the planet to the other might take less than the blink of an eye. With unimaginable possibilities and undeniable progress, bilingualism and mutual understanding have risen through the ranks to become top priorities in the needs of attaining success. Personal experiences count as a massive factor in helping children achieve such 'globalised' status, as these opportunities present themselves as learning tools for understanding and interaction.
'Teach less, learn more' was a education model Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong proposed many years back. This is the attitude educational institutions should adopt in order to education the younger generation to become independent and globalised learners and leaders.
Success needs motivation, and to find a cause for this drive, one has to feel this need with his heart and soul.
No comments:
Post a Comment