The education system is constructed in such a way to grade languages and mathematic the highest and art, music or sports the lowest. And why? I bet that a lot more people work in the manual-creative-music sector than in the humanities-economics-numerical one.
Most school standardize based on that scale and do not put in the effort to find out what we’re good at. I know what I’m talking about. I went to four different school in three different countires.
If it wasn’t for the inspiring experience of university, and even more important, the circle of friends that was then created, I would enter the labor market with clipped wings and without basic knowledge of how to navigate in order to survive. Despite significant teaching differences, none of the pre-university schools has managed to bring out my talents, I didn’t know what I’m good at.
By the way – everyone has a talent or two, but most of us were taught that there is nothing to look for.
Now it seems to me that the question is not to merely find a job and survive, but to learn something about yourself in good time. Look for a career or activities that complement your talents and give you meaning. Here school plays an important role, it should inspire, broaden horizons and promote creativity. In addition to teaching algorithms, students need to know how a theater works, visit a farm, go to dance classes, learn the basics of nutrition and of course read books – not just summaries of books.
And most importantly, schools should stop punishing for incorrect answers. The only consequence of a negative assessment is fear of making a mistake and so fear of trying something new. Something that can turn out to be your life’s passion. So not only do schools omit to show us the whole spectrum of possibilities but they also castrate our ability to reach for the unknown.
If you are looking for your passion, I highly recommend the book by Sir Ken Robinson The Element. But be careful, it might change your life.
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