The question when students have to specialize is an interesting one. In Great Britain, students have to decide at 15 whether they want to go into an academic stream or a trades stream. And if they go academic, whether they go arts or sciences. Tough choices for a 15 year old! On the other hand, a student who is going to be a Power Engineer, does not need Geography. It boils down to the goal of education: to train for a future job or to grow the mind and the person. Lots to think about.
The question when students have to specialize is an interesting one. In Great Britain, students have to decide at 15 whether they want to go into an academic stream or a trades stream. And if they go academic, whether they go arts or sciences. Tough choices for a 15 year old! On the other hand, a student who is going to be a Power Engineer, does not need Geography. It boils down to the goal of education: to train for a future job or to grow the mind and the person. Lots to think about.
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