Education for Better Future in the World

Education for Better Future in the World

We live in the epoch of knowledge. We breathe in the air of curiosity. We all know that we are born to compete in this huge scientific world. A lot of meritorious and famous scientists we know from our text book (such as Albert Einstein, Thomas Alva Edison, etc) had involved. Many brilliant inventions have been simplifying our daily life. For example, I type this task with electronic equipments and then publish it with internet. But, many problems still have not finished yet. We need more progresses in science.

Beside about science, this world also has many more challenges, such us how to bring peace for all countries and nations, how to remove terrorism, how to keep our natural sources, etc.

So, what kind of education and learning that would help us address the challenges and create a sustainable world and a better life for all? Let’s elaborate it together.

First: MENTALITY AND CHARACTER.

I am very sure that a good personality will be needed in this modern world. Smart people are abundant, but the wise and honest, just few of them. Children should learn about character and religion seriously and continue at least until they are teens. Why? Teenager is the time where they sue for their freedom. And also in this age the permanent character for someone’s whole life is prepared and designed. It is very important to aim their spirit into positive things. Without this, they will lose their biggest potency in the young and risk their future.

We should prioritize age 6-12 at character building, because it is when they are still very flexible.

Second: MORE LEARNING BY INVENTING

Understanding theory is not the main goal of learning. But, finding or making something beneficial for human race is the real product of learning. So, learning by inventing since young age is very recommended. It will trigger their curiosity, responsibility, and automatically understanding something by their own point of view, which is important for their future. Learning by inventing also enrich problem solving skill, so the students will be ready for the competitive world after they are graduated.

But, this learning program should be supported by sufficient infrastructure, such as laboratory, etc. Keep in mind that inventing is not always about science and mathematics. Even, a discussion about how to make a good school organization can be considered as inventing action.

Third: INDIVIDUAL APPROACH TO EACH STUDENT

A lot of students face difficulties in learning from their teacher. It is not because they are lazy or something bad, but they need particular education method. We know that there are three main learning styles of students, audio (listening), visual (seeing), and kinesthetic (physical activities). Each student definitely have tendency to learn in one learning style from three mentioned styles.

For example, sometimes, teachers force their students for always focusing their sight to the teacher while explaining. It might be unpleasant for the student with dominant listening style. They get warned by the teacher because they seem like don’t paying attention while actually they do, by listening.

And usually the most troubled student is the kinesthetic one. They could not settle in their seat constantly because they need physical activity in learning. The best way for them is practice work or learning with media.

So, the conclusion for this point is teacher need to understand and be tolerant with all the difference. The teacher should be aware whether their students are pleased with the method or not. And teachers have to find the good teaching manner for all students with their learning styles.

Fourth: MAKE A GOOD COOPERATION WITH PARENTS FOR BETTER PROGRESS

Nowadays, tons of schools with international standard or high quality standard are mushrooming in a lot of capital city in Indonesia. Most of the students’ parents are too busy to control their child’s progress. They must go to office in the morning and go home when their children already fell asleep in the night. So, they entrust their children’s development to the school entirely. Actually, it is not good for both parents and their children. As teenager, they really need attention from their parents.

Teenagers need right person to share about their problems at school or anything else. And their parents are the best support for them with the advice and caring.  Just give a little time to ask how they pass their exam, how is the result of the tournament they joined, or whether they already have a crush.

It might seem so simple, but it has powerful meaning for their children. It makes them get closer, feel loved and cared. Also, parents need to consult their children’s progress with their teacher. The more parents know about their children, the more they become intimate. Parents can evaluate what lessons that their child is still weak at. They can discuss it together calmly to solve it and make a better progress in the future.

That’s all our discussion about education to make a better future in the world.