https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o
Although this video is nearly 10 years old it is
still very relevant in today’s educational system. At the beginning of the
video when the camera shows the writing on the walls and desks my inner teacher
cringed. It bothered me to think that the students were more focused on writing
those messages that what was being taught in class. Later when the students in
the classroom were showing the issues they had written down I could relate to
most of them. For example the fact that they were going to have tens of
thousands of dollars in debt by time they graduate with no sure way to earn
enough to pay it back any time soon is all too relatable. Although, the
education program at South does address that concern by placing us in schools
where we can build rapport with professionals in the field. I’m sure other
programs do something similar, but not to the same extent.
Another concern that was brought up was how many
teachers require students to purchase hundred dollar textbooks that they never
use. College kids are generally very strapped for cash at the best of times so
adding that hefty expense is a real struggle. Many teachers realize this and
are switching to online material that can better suit their subject matter.
This is double appropriate because students of this generation are surrounded
by technology and are more confortable with it’s use than traditional texts.
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