Ways to Upgrade the Educational System With the educational system being what it is today, many people are asking what content and skills should schools teach. A lot of things can be done to improve education, but these are the ones that ought to be taught. How to Manage Finances Youngsters today need to be skilled on how to handle money early on. Before they end up in debt, they should understand terms like hidden charges, debt consolidation, and interest rates and so on. They should also realize the value of saving money and opening bank accounts. Related subjects that should be impressed on them are creating a budget, understanding credit card scores, 401k and Roth IRA. Related to all of this is investing. By teaching kids the power of investments, they will be encouraged to save money and grow it. Schools ought to teach students about taxes, and what their income will be after taxes. They should realize the benefits of paying themselves first (by saving). As it is, most adults use their salary to pay bills and spend the rest on mostly nonessential items. Distinguish between Needs and Wants Young people are heavily influenced by media which promotes materialism. The general thinking is “if I have this I will be…”. The end result is they end up squandering money just to get that product, which in six months is already passé. This can only be partly taught however, since most of it will come from the student’s ability to self discipline. Communications Cell phones and the Internet have made communications easier, but not necessarily more effective. Teachers should instruct children how to articulate what is in their mind. This will make interaction with other people simpler. Related to this are social skills. Before kids graduate, they should be instructed how to interact with people of different backgrounds and cultures. This is necessary because it is what they will go through when they start working. Advantages of Charter Schools Some parents feel that the best way to improve their child’s education is by sending them to these types of schools. There are certainly many benefits. Most of these schools have innovative teaching methods. More importantly, parents are often encouraged to get involved. Those who take part in distance learning allow kids to study at their preferred pace.
There are other benefits; many of the classes are smaller, giving the instructor more time to interact with each child. You also ache the opportunity to select which school you think is best for the child. References: http://www.theshould.com/what-content-and-skills-should-schools-teach.html http://www.everydayguide.com/what-are-charter-schools/