During his commencement address at Pennsylvania State University, Dwight D. Eisenhower said: “What we need is general education, combining the liberal and the practical, which helps the students achieve the solid foundation of understanding -- understanding of man’s social institutions, of man’s art and culture, and of the physical and biological and spiritual world in which he lives.” Only by a complete, centered education can students and future generations strive to be well-rounded citizens. Earlier in this speech, he mentioned the need for an “...integrated, practical education for the same person…”, relating well to the future I see after earning a degree in teaching. Envisioning the future -- and relating to Eisenhower’s quote -- I would love to earn a degree in education and work …show more content…
Working in a PBL environment is also another goal of mine after attending Turning Point Learning Center (A PBL charter school) during my middle school years. TPLC taught the students the education Eisenhower wanted everyone to achieve, it prepared us for the real-world while not skimping out on the important liberal art foundation of knowledge. Engaging students in practical, liberal education teachers real-life skills, which helps students prepare for life and makes them well-rounded citizens with knowledge of the world. PBL can also education everyone on the “same playing field” while allowing everyone to educate themselves on how they know they need to be educated. When Eisenhower mentioned the need for an integrated education, I connected with it as the reason why I want to teach. The education system is far too diverse and complex to do its job; however, employing teachers who have the will to change the way it functions is one way to fix the