In response to Obama's speech about higher education and reform, I feel as if it sounds like a wonderful plan, but I am ready to see the actions of his words. One line that really struck me was when Obama states, "If you do not have a good education, you will not be able to succeed." I think it depends on one's definition of successful. Not everyone who enlists in the armed forces have a college degree... and yet I would deem them as very successful. Not everyone who is a restaurant manager has a college degree, they could have worked from the bottom up... yet they too are deemed as successful.
I do believe that money and reform is needed to change education, and that we should set higher expectations and hold our students, and parents accountable. I believe that anyone will rise to the bar that is set for them. Everyone inspires to reach individual goals, it is our human nature. I do believe we need more emphasis on math and science. It is forever changing and growing, and we need more resources in order to foster our student's personal and professional growth.
With technology constantly changing, I think teachers as well as students can benefit by utilizing it in order to create an engaging learning environment. Technology can often teach things in a way we may not be able to. It takes hands on learning to the next level, while improving critical thinking and collaboration.
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