The opportunity to learn is a beautiful thing. It's something I take for granted sometimes. People have risked their lives for the chance at an education. When I find myself losing perspective/focus of this I try so hard to find a way to bring it back. I think the way the education system is set up is the reason why so many students have a hard time focusing, thriving, and dreaming. The way I see it, there are so many different styles of learning. Everyone's personalities and skill sets are different! Yet we are standardized and forced to fit into a system that limits creativity and expression.
Why is it that an ACT score and a GPA can determine a young adults future when there are so many other ways to thrive than inside a classroom? In her article Learning Styles, Melissa Kelly states, "Students learn most effectively according to their personal learning styles. Articles from education experts usually recognize that most individuals without learning disabilities can master new knowledge using any one of the three major styles. But most people show an inclination for a particular style and learn most easily when teaching techniques match it."
Once I was able to identify my learning styles, it became much easier for me to be able to pick up on new concepts and learn new information. As citizens become more open minded to new learning strategies, I think students will have an easier time becoming their own independent person. In a world where everyone is expected to learn and grow the same, no one is reaching their full potential.
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