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A Qualitative Research Synthesis Essay

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Our research has concluded that in the interests of preserving diversity there is no ideal form of edification, though in the interests of preparing students for successful lives in their increasingly globalized world education must be constantly debated and reevaluated. It is imperative for education to be able to meet such standards, students must be involved and supported by a strong environment. Arghamoleai and others describe this situation in “Health Students’ Expectations of the Ideal Educational Environment: A Qualitative Research” expressing that “school atmosphere, teaching, human aspects...and non-human aspects” (Arghamoleai et al. 3), play a central role in education. The purpose of education ought to be to prepare students for …show more content…

This is exemplified by an anecdote referenced by Annie Murphy Paul about her “academic and social experience of high school” (Paul 13) that transferred into skills needed to succeed within her professional career, as discussed in the article “Does High School Determine the Rest of Your Life?” Dani Thifa disagrees with the aforementioned suggestions and affirms that measurable facets of education, such as grades and test scores, are the most accurate way to measure the effectiveness of education systems. Reasoning, that education systems should not focus on students’ well-being, but rather on the amount of schooling they receive. According to a study from the article “20 Best Education Systems in the World” by Thifa, the rigorous east Asian school systems that “prize effort above inherited ‘smartness’, have clear learning outcomes and goalposts, as well as a strong culture of accountability and engagement among a broad community of stakeholders” are the most effective (Thifa 5). Josh Mitchell, however, argues the inverse, claiming that students cannot prepare for the future in any capacity since success can be achieved in a multitude of ways. Jonnelle Marte disagrees and chooses to take a different approach to finding an ideal education system. She studied the link between student’s academic records and their success, both on the educational and professional level. Marte, as well Harold T. Shapiro believe that more educational institutions like universities play a crucial role in shaping our society and they heavily impact the way the student body regards new issues that may arise within their communities and how they act accordingly in response. Another author, Paige Worsham, choose to compare various education systems and delineate the significance of government investment in proliferating education. The rigorous education

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