What new subject do you think schools need?
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English (as with any native tongue subject in any country) is less about learning English, and more learning ABOUT English.CyanideSandwich said:
But judging by a lot of native English speakers poor grammar maybe it should be more about learning the language
I for one view Norwegian as an important subject in Norwegian schools...
As for new subjects, I don't know... Kids have enough to learn, but redistribution of what they learn in each subject might need to change
A lot of people have said things like:
I'd say they should stop many subjects from being mandatory, such as English after you can read and write to a standard level, because some people just don't care about classic literature and poetry.
Other than making some lessons optional I think the choice is fine as it is, there's subjects for pretty much every area as far as I can see, and you only get more choice as you move up to college and university.
However many, many schools already try to do this kind of thing, and it's always a bunch of crap. The problem is that the lesson usually amounts to "Don't be an idiot and blow your money on useless things", or sometimes "Don't get in debt.". Unfortunately, the people who end up in debt or who end up blowing all their money know that they probably shouldn't be doing that, but they don't care. Anything other than that is usually covered under common sense, which cannot be taught.Aris Khandr said:
I'd say they should stop many subjects from being mandatory, such as English after you can read and write to a standard level, because some people just don't care about classic literature and poetry.
Other than making some lessons optional I think the choice is fine as it is, there's subjects for pretty much every area as far as I can see, and you only get more choice as you move up to college and university.
*The Way of the Warrior.
*How to properly release a Haidouken!
*Who not to piss off.
Those are elementary and should be taught, like, immediately.
*How to properly release a Haidouken!
*Who not to piss off.
Those are elementary and should be taught, like, immediately.
I don't know what to add/remove from mandatory schooling, but all adults should know:
*Basic cosmology (Earth orbits the sun, the axis of rotation is somewhat tilted, etc.).
*Basic arithmetic (Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
*Basic geography (Your country is here, the continents are there, etc.).
*Basic physics (Newtonian mechanics, stars are gigantic fusion reactions, etc.).
*Basic biology (This will kill you/make you sick, use contraceptives, etc.).
*AT LEAST one language (Speaking, reading and writing fluently).
*Basic history (Rough idea of human history from the advent of civilization to present day).
*Basic sociology (These are prevalent and influential ideas, etc.).
*Basic scientific methodology (critical thinking, peer review, burden of proof, etc.).
*Basic economics (Inflation, deflation, supply and demand, etc.).
They should also have been exposed to great works of art (Symphonies, paintings, literature, etc.).
*Basic cosmology (Earth orbits the sun, the axis of rotation is somewhat tilted, etc.).
*Basic arithmetic (Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
*Basic geography (Your country is here, the continents are there, etc.).
*Basic physics (Newtonian mechanics, stars are gigantic fusion reactions, etc.).
*Basic biology (This will kill you/make you sick, use contraceptives, etc.).
*AT LEAST one language (Speaking, reading and writing fluently).
*Basic history (Rough idea of human history from the advent of civilization to present day).
*Basic sociology (These are prevalent and influential ideas, etc.).
*Basic scientific methodology (critical thinking, peer review, burden of proof, etc.).
*Basic economics (Inflation, deflation, supply and demand, etc.).
They should also have been exposed to great works of art (Symphonies, paintings, literature, etc.).
I feel this is relevant:
http://www.cracked.com/article_18611_the-10-most-important-things-they-didnt-teach-you-in-school.html
I think some decent computer-education should be included. Computers are the future, and we shouldn't leave learning how to use them properly to be done in the children's free time.
http://www.cracked.com/article_18611_the-10-most-important-things-they-didnt-teach-you-in-school.html
I think some decent computer-education should be included. Computers are the future, and we shouldn't leave learning how to use them properly to be done in the children's free time.
Wait, wait, time out.Jonluw said:
Stop the thread for a second.
You mean to tell me that this is NOT already included in the curriculum of whatever country you live in ? Really ?
Okay, than obviously that would be the new subject that is needed.
Otherwise..... I dunno. Most of the stuff other people suggested in this thread is not really what school is for. I always considered "Life skills", "Not being a jerk" and "It´s a power outlet, stop putting your dick into it" to be something parents should teach their children.
As useful as the former sounds, I don't think I can agree with you there. But first aid is definitely vital, and should be taught to everyone. If a guy collapses, choking, or gets a deep cut, there won't always be a doctor around, but that shouldn't mean he has to die.Mr. Fancy Pants said:
I don't really know what's the curriculum these days. When I went to elementary school, we did learn how to type and how to use word and excel, but the computer education I am thinking of is more advanced stuff, like learning how to maintain your machine, perhaps how to use the task manager or whatever it's called.TheAmazingHobo said:
How NOT to be a FUCKING ****!!!!!!! >@<#
but seriously? how to get jobs and what jobs require certain skills so students can pick the skills needed for the job they want. oh and also a language from a country that i will actually ever consider going to!
I think schools need to be teaching children about how to think with portals. :3
In all seriousness though I think along with the basics (reading, grammar, history, science, and math) there need to be more choice for students to study what interests them starting at the middle school level. Of course right now I believe our school days are already full just teaching the basics with one or two slots open for an elective class.
In all seriousness though I think along with the basics (reading, grammar, history, science, and math) there need to be more choice for students to study what interests them starting at the middle school level. Of course right now I believe our school days are already full just teaching the basics with one or two slots open for an elective class.
Common Sense: The course about how not to be an idiot.
Seriously, why does the majority of my High School not understand how to function socially on a day to day basis? They need this course, and it saddens me.
As for what courses would ever actually get implemented... I'd say more technology courses, mandatory ones though. Everyone needs to know how to use a computer, there's now two ways about it. The thing is I know a lot of people who have no idea how a computer works or how to fix even the simplest problems or complete menial tasks using computers.
Seriously, why does the majority of my High School not understand how to function socially on a day to day basis? They need this course, and it saddens me.
As for what courses would ever actually get implemented... I'd say more technology courses, mandatory ones though. Everyone needs to know how to use a computer, there's now two ways about it. The thing is I know a lot of people who have no idea how a computer works or how to fix even the simplest problems or complete menial tasks using computers.
Classes where you go out and network. If you don't get a network of people relevant to your interests, you'll fail the class.CyanideSandwich said:
It would be more useful to every single person than a thousand engineering courses. I sure wish that they would have it at my school...
You complain about the dribble coming from kids' mouths, yet you end each of your sentences with "lol"? Do you see the contradiction?James Kortright said:
Strangely enough, my tutor group in 6th form asked for this when our tutor asked what we'd like to go over in our class tutorial. The focus wanted was slightly more on the cooking side though seeing as it was a boys grammer school. I think the general view was "We'd like to be able to feed ourselves at uni"Aris Khandr said: