Education Debate#1 : Is it still relevant in this changing world??
The statement is rather vague in nature, though my answer for this question is quite simple and more understandable in layman's term.
My answer would be Yes and No. Such questions can be answered in a case to case situational analysis.
If you are planning to apply for a white collar job then of course, you need to have the kind of degree you were applying for, right? You won't apply for a managerial position if you're an undergraduate. You need to possess the qualifications required inorder to fit for the job or else you will be a laughingstock!
You don't need to be CPA graduate if you were applying for a service crew in a restaurant. Getting a degree will definitely lead you to a higher level of education and ranking in the society. Ironically, many professionals still remain unemployed, while those undergraduates found their way to the top.
In the society that we have in the Philippines, you could say that "whom you know" and not "What you know" usually prevails. Perhaps, such thing still exists even in other countries.
Based on reality, education and earning a degree is a matter of choice. It's an option to be more successful in life but it's not a guarantee that it could
lead you to the top but rather perseverance to achieve your ultimate goal is the key to success. There are professionals who still went abroad to apply as domestic helpers or construction workers because they just couldn't find the right job according to their educational attainments. Unemployment is still the main problem in our country today. Despite of this, our parents still send us to school because they didn't want us to suffer the hardships they've encountered due to lack of education.
The above photos are my kids' academic awards. Am proud to say that we've provided them the right education and it's up for them to follow their own destiny.
In this time of pandemic, your rank in the society is nothing. We all die if you get the virus.
Education is not only about earning a degree. It is educating oneself in his chosen field of profession.
Personally, I can earn a living either outside or inside my home. I've worked in office for years, yet I find joy in working at home doing my stuffs in sewing. Actually, I earn more than what I earn in my office job. See, it's a matter of choice. In this changing world, you only need to utilize what you can do at home in order to live and survive this pandemic, while those with enough knowledge in science do their task to discover the right antidote to eliminate this invincible invisible enemies that shook the whole world.
Of course, education is still relevant in order for us to go with the flow of the latest technology, yet there's still the balance of equilibrium in different categories of education to form a society.
My friends, this is my opinion to the question raised on the above-mentioned topic.
Thank you and good day to all.
Till then,
Mana sa mommy mataas IQ level, magbabasa lng ako ng comment dito tungkol dyan, mahina ako sa debate. I go with degree with some skills in any field
Thanks dear. Actually they're more brilliant than me and am lucky to have such intelligent kids. Even my grandkids are now starting to collect their own medals, both in academic and sports.
Manang mana tlaga ang talino.
Galing mo @sarimanok
Na-challenge lang din sis. Sana nkahabol pa.
It's a YES for me! It's the basis of where we acquire theoretical information that we need from this world. Then after graduating, it is then you apply what you have known as hands-on learning.
Though we do have a lot of cases of undergraduates who climb themselves on the top of the success ladder is because of their perseverance and focus to hit their goals. But it still boils down to this certain piece of paper to shove the faces of the company executives during promotions.
A thought provoking topic indeed.
You're right. I have quoted the same in my post that perseverance is the key to success. They may not have graduated in their chosen field of profession, yet what they learned in school were still applied in order to reach their goal. It's a case to case bases as what I've mentioned above. If you're loaded with all the qualifications required for the position you were aiming for, then go for it! Thank you for your positive comments dear @fycee.
parents are always proud with their kids with those medals as a symbol of excellence in achieving merits at school curriculum. And the kid said "Ang bigat ng medal ko mommy, hindi kaya ako makuba nito?" and the mother replied, "Eh masipag ka kasi nak!" with a laugh...
For the parents and kids with those achievements congrats and cherish those memories as part your success. ^_^
me as a student from all my school years... I never had those medals... I only have passing grades just enough, what will I do with those extra grades anyway? I'm just an average student before but looking back at my batchmates with honors there were left behind and got married have kids after school years specially during highschool.
It's a matter of choice. They've let their heart rule over their minds. On the other hand, if they didn't regret their decision to marry earlier, then good for them. More often than not, many regret their wrong decisions especially when they see their classmates achieve and earn a degree.
Those medals were the most precious decorations I have. They were the fruits of their labor, resulta sa 'pagsusunog ng kilay' ika nga. I did my part too. I tutored my kids during their primary years. That was the good part of it because we practiced homeschooling. It was the foundation of their good education. Thanks to St. Luke Christian School. Their mode of teaching was modular, wherein they were allowed to bring their learning materials at home to answer the questions. We parents could help them answer their lessons but we need to explain why so because they will be asked how they got their answers! No bias.
This mode of learning approach started before they enter in Level I (Grade l). The child needs to undergo a one year training called LTR (Learning to Read) wherein the child should learn how to read first before they can proceed to the next level (level 1) because how will they understand their assignments if they don't know how to read? That was the main logic. Their mode of teaching was exemplary, which was carried on by the pupils until they graduated in high school. Most of the students were sponsored by the World Vision, a scholarship grant to deserving students whose parents were financially hard up. My 5 kids were not granted though for reason that their father was a marine officer. Well, we only got a Plaque of Appreciation for sending them all to SLCS and graduated in flying colors.
Until now, they're still thankful of their foundation in school. I could hear them talking on how grateful they were to their Alma Mater. They were financially supported by World Vision so there's no reason why they shouldn't pursue with their studies.
As for me, am ever thankful to have raised such intelligent kids. Would you believe that my daughter got a 100% final grade in college? Even my granddaughter, Antonia is now starting to collect her medals in her FL (Fast Learners) class. She will be in Grade VI soon.
Summing it all, your academic records mean a lot when you apply for a job here and abroad. But hey, you only need to pass the Civil Service Exam in order to land a prestigious job! That's all that matters.
Thank you for your comments my friend. It's highly appreciated.
Wow!hanep, kadaming medal na yan! Grabe Talino ng mga gene.
Thanks dear. They're the fruits of their labor. Am blessed.