Progression Of American Education Essay

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Time changes many things, from the progression of the horse and buggy to the invention of the automobile. If there’s one thing in this world that can be guaranteed is that time changes all things, and one area that we can see this most clearly is in the progression of American education. From a time when only the wealthy were able to afford the privilege of education, we have progressed into a society that demands education for all youth. Many historical figures have contributed to the changes that have led to the progression in education. Each of these figures have their own ideas and goals to lend to the educational society of their day. However, some goals definitely rank higher in influencing others.
One such goal can be found in the teaching method of socialization, which focuses on students ability to learn from our roles as well is interacting with other students in participating in athletic, and school events. One area of importance that is focused on is student participation in athletic groups and events. The reason for this importance, is because my participating in athletic events students learn the importance of teamwork, planning and goal setting. …show more content…

By allowing students to come together for a common goal, it teaches them to exchange ideas in a healthy and productive manner. It also helps students be more open to the ideas of other people, even if those ideas contrasts their own. Furthermore, another area that a socialized environment creates unique opportunities in, is the hands-on learning provided through field trips and group outings. These outings encourage students to speak with and interact with professionals in their field, and in areas of academics such as science in history they provide outstanding opportunities to absorb their academic learning through interaction with the environments and in some cases locations that they are