The main problem in today's world is the school system and how it effects the development in the student's mental stability. Like the length of the school year; some debate that longer school years are better. This statement is most likely coming from adults. Other people such as the children say longer school days effect their learning rather than benefiting from it.
These kids are typically the kids who do not excel in school. Kids that do not excel, typically find some ways to blame it on someone or SOMETHING. This something has to do with the school system. In this case, the system has to do with the school year. How can the kids blame the school year when they need it the most? They use it as a scapegoat.
If longer school years are not the problem then what is? The simple problem is the shorter school years. The shorter school years are not better because these actually affect them. They actually lose knowledge in the summer.
Some people say kids could just study at home during the summer. But most of the time they are isolated and alone while studying. Whereas if you go to school year round, you could hang out with your friends and end up learning more.
Students should not blame their own needs on society's problem; the school years length. If you want to find out more about this great debate and the whole back story of this you could read the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Like my Science teacher back in middle school had always been saying," Do not be lazy, read a book."
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ReplyDeleteGood post Martin.
Well in order to be a great blogger you have to have creative posts but also have more serious one's. That way you appeal to the whole crowd. But no need to worry LADY Amanda on my next post I will include the term "CHUBBY ASIAN BIRD" :D
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I've actually studied some of the effects of lengthening the school year. Some effective schools are already using this as one of their tools. I've also been wanting to read Outliers. I have his book Tipping Point on my shelf right now, so I guess I should get to that one first.
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