divendres, 22 de febrer del 2019

How to face the education of the future today


I have had the pleasure of attending the second World Education Congress held in Santiago de Compostela, during this vacation. I had the privilege of presenting the research I am carrying out on the Pedagogical Contributions of Homeschooling when applied to a traditional school environment. In addition to exchanging experiences in education with other teachers, I enjoyed participating in the many seminars on various current issues in the world of education. Topics addressed included: How to face the education of the future today, the challenges and difficulties of working with young people and how to be a good teacher. I can summarize the general topics in three points:
Firstly, school helps to discover the individual talents of each student. Each child is gifted in a particular area. We must help children in developing their skills and encourage those who enjoy succeeding. It is been said that success is dedicating your life to pursuing your talents as well as what you like through your work and profession.
Concerning topics that have been discussed in different seminars are the dangers that of misusing of social networks, cyberbulling, sexual harassment on the Internet, online gambling, misusing of video games, (spending too many hours playing, as the great majority of the videogames show excessive violence), consuming pornography every day in younger ages, promiscuity, adolescents using Viagra, unwanted pregnancies, rape, consuming toxic substances such as tobacco, drugs, alcohol, stress pills... These are complicated issues that surprise experts considering that statistics are increasing year after year as ages of exposure decrease. Parents must educate and discipline their children no matter how well behaved they are because all of these dangers exist.
Finally, I would emphasize that most of the speakers required teachers to love their pupils and have passion for their work. Being a teacher implies a total dedication to students; More than a job this is a lifestyle. Children value good teachers. They are very influential for students and when a child feels treated with love and respect, their learning improves. It is easier to learn and develop our abilities in an environment where we feel loved, capable and respected.
Be aware parents and teachers, times are not easy for our children.