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Beign an Educator in "Interesting Times"
After reading all the linked texts, and reflecting it back to the theory of the previous sections, a clearer picture of education emerges. One of increasing complexity, as it must be adapted to a fluctuating world with constant and accelerated changes of cultural paradigms. It is obvious that proving quality education to the general population, especially during early life, is of paramount importance. Moreover, targeting marginalized groups to provide education potentially reduces the trend towards marginalization. Notwithstanding, how to structure an effective education system is not straight forward, and may challenges emerge as the context where education takes place changes with culture, socioeconomical status, and prevailing ideologies.
My main takeaway from all these texts is that politicians should keep promoting education through discourse, accessibility, and opportunity. And that their understanding of the crucial role that education plays in society is evident. However, I feel that addressing strategies and protocols backed up by up-to-date neuroscience research should receive more attention and diffusion. How are we to feel incentivized to trust in education if their main promoters do not seem to have an eclectic grasp of what it involves?
Very thoughtful reflections on the material! It seems like there are insurmountable challenges we face especially as society is still changing so rapidly. You are very right, that in the midst of these innovations in education to meet these new societal demands we need to be very conscientious of adapting new pedagogical practices in a way that is inclusive and accessible to everyone. It is imperative that in the midst of changes no one is left behind or forgotten.