2nd Quarter

Week 1 EDUCATION

Read the articles silently. Be prepared to discuss one of the articles using these prompts:

 What did you find most interesting about your article?

 Did anything surprise you? Why?

 How does the information in the article apply to your own life or experiences?

 What would a world be like without education?

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ARTICLE 1
What would the world be like without
education?
Posted on January 30, 2018 AuthorSamantha J. Lapointe Comments Offon What would the
world be like without education?

The process of learning and educating yourself is not something that you can wish
away. While learning happens even for animals, it is true the learning is something that
is inescapable for human beings. Right from the creation of mankind, the very first day
of his life, his search began. With every discovery, he added meaning to his life and his
existence on earth. For some reason, he was always at the top of the food chain and the
predominant force that operates the ecosystem. Technology, I would say, is the child of
the education. If science isn’t possible without formal education and learning, we are
here to talk about how the world would be without this education system.

The absence of civilization:

The world has seen a lot of civilizations. People have framed a system for themselves to
live and they live by principles. People who were nothing more than animals started to
lead a life that was very much ahead of time. This was possible only when people
started framing rules and regulations to lead a civilized life, and it was when culture was
born.

Illogical beliefs:
Today it is quite hard to believe that people feared the existence of flights. They
thought flights were a symbol of war and dreaded it. Now things have changed a lot.
With the help of education, we have killed a lot of unreasonable and superstitious
beliefs. This wouldn’t have been possible without the growth of education and
development of science.

No History and humanity:

Great men say that we learn and preserve history so that we will not kill ourselves.
Without this learning, history and humanity wouldn’t have been possible. The concept of
civilization, culture, history and humanity are all inter-related.

Zero Technology:
It is true that man discovered fire and wheel even before he discovered science. But
with the benefit of education, we have a long way off from flint stones and rubber tubes.
We have gotten into a world that is much more mechanical than we thought it would be.
Without education, the tremendous growth of technology that we have seen in front of
our eyes would have been just a mirage without education.
Is a world without education possible?

Yes, it is true that the world would be filled with all the above-listed factors without
education. But again there arises a question as to whether a world without
education is even possible. Not even in our wildest dreams can we imagine a world
without education. However, it isn’t believable, and moreover, man couldn’t have
survived without education. With evolution, human life has always changed for
good. No one till today can place fingers on a particular date back in history and say
that this was when the concept of education was constituted. Certain things that
take place in the world are inevitable and so is education. Someday or the other we
would have gotten into it.
Imagine a world without schools and
colleges
Impossible, right?
No matter how much we hate waking up early for school or studying all night
for those tests and exams, we all know that education is very important.
Now, I am not saying that an uneducated man has no chance of being
successful or an educated man will surely do well in life. Exceptions are
always there. However most of us will agree that an educated person gets
better opportunities in life. It is easier for him to become successful and
realize his dreams as compared to someone who is uneducated. Other than
success and economic prosperity, there are various other reasons why
education is almost necessity in today’s world. Here are 15 reasons why
education is extremely important:

15. Overcoming Superstitions Superstitions are baseless, useless

and may affect your life negatively. Illiterate and uneducated people often
tend to hold certain superstitious beliefs. Education and awareness are the
best ways to combat superstitions and replace such beliefs with reason and
logic.

14. Keeping up with the world We live in an ever changing world.

New technologies keep coming up and if you don’t want to be left behind,
you must keep up with the world which is moving really fast. Without
education it will be really difficult for you to adapt to all these changes. An
educated person is much more aware of the latest technologies and all the
changes that are taking place in the world. For example, an uneducated
person may not know about the benefits of the internet whereas an
educated person uses this gift of technology regularly for work as well as for
entertainment.

13. Education and healthcare Illiteracy often breeds ignorance and

this ignorance may prove to be dangerous when it comes to healthcare.
Educated people know better about preventive methods which protect them
from a number of diseases. An illiterate and ignorant person is more likely to
ignore the symptoms and avoids seeking medical aid unless the problem
becomes very serious. Hence education enables you to take better care of
yourself as well as your family.

12. Respect Everybody likes a wise and knowledgeable person! Educated

people are considered highly reputable in the society. The more educated
you are, the more respect you will get from those around you.

11. Helps you understand the world we live in Education is

what you need if you want an answer to your ‘whats’ and ‘hows’ and
‘wheres’. It helps you understand the world you live in. You get to know more
about your surroundings as well as the whole world through subjects like
history, geography, science etc.
10. Makes the world a safer and more peaceful place
Education majorly affects our understanding of the difference between right
and wrong. An educated person is well aware of the consequences of
wrong/illegal actions and he is less likely to get influenced and do something
which is not legally/morally right. Also, a number of uneducated people who
live a poverty stricken life owning to lack of opportunities often turn to illegal
ways such as theft and robbery to solve their problems. If you are educated,
you are well aware of your rights, the law and your responsibilities towards
the society. Hence, education is an important factor which contributes in
social harmony and peace.

9. Makes you confident Your educational degree is considered as a proof

of your knowledge by many. If you are educated you have more chances of
being heard and taken seriously. Generally, an uneducated man will find it
harder to express his views and opinions owning to lack of confidence. Even
if he does so, people may not take him seriously. Education gives you the
confidence to express your views and opinions.

8. Society We all live in a society which has its own set spoken/unspoken
rules and one of them is education. The society expects you to go to school
followed by college, get a job, settle down etc. In fact education helps you
become a useful member of the society. An educated member certainly has
a greater chance to contribute to his community. Education helps you
become an active member of the society and participate in the ongoing
changes and developments.

7. For economic growth of the nation Australia, USA and Japan are few
countries with very high literacy rates. These countries are extremely
prosperous and the citizens have a high per capita income. On the other
hand, in underdeveloped and developing nations, where literacy rate is not
as high, a number of people are still living below the poverty line. Education
is vital for the economic prosperity of a nation!

6. Saves you from being fooled/cheated Education saves you from

being exploited and fooled. We live in a country where we enjoy a number of
rights and freedom. It is easier to take advantage of innocent and illiterate
people. They may be trapped into signing false documents or be deprived of
some right which they have because unlike an educated person they are not
well aware of their rights and freedoms.

5. Turns your dreams into reality What is your dream, your aim in life?
Do you want to become rich? Do you want to be popular? Do you want to be
an extremely successful person who is respected by people? Well, the key to
all this is education. Of course there are exceptions, like sportsmen who
don’t really owe their success to their education. However in most cases,
your degree is what helps you realize all your dreams.
4. Makes you self dependent Education is very important if you want to
be a self dependent person. It helps you become financially independent but
that is not all. Education also makes you wiser so that you can make your
own decisions.

3. Equality If we want to see the world as a just and fair place where
everyone is given equal opportunities, education is what we require.
Education is a must if we want to do away with the existing differences
between different social classes and genders. It opens a whole world of
opportunities for the poor so that they may have an equal shot at well paying
jobs. Education also plays a major role in women empowerment.

2. Money An educated person has more chances of landing up a good high

paying job. Everybody wants a good life but the good life!. It may be called
as the “root of all evil” but most people will agree that money is important
for survival in today’s world. The more educated you are, the better career
options you have!

1. For a happy and stable life If you want to lead a happy life and enjoy
the good things the world has to offer, you certainly need to get educated. A
great job, a good social reputation are few of the many benefits of being an
educated person. Education is a must for a promising and secure future and
a stable life.

So, Imagine a world without schools and colleges.