Introduction
Today’s
economic downturn exposes the false beliefs about the real purpose of education.
Why is education so important? Why do we need education? The truth has been
exposed nowadays that a college education no longer guarantees you job
security. The daily news reports hundreds of stories of highly successful
college graduates who are feeling the sting of a turbulent economy and are
experiencing the same hardships as someone who has no college education.
The
false beliefs about the purpose of education began during the 50’s and 60’s
when a college education guaranteed you to live a comfortable life with job
security. In today’s society the value of education has decreased significantly
and many feel like there is no purpose for a college education. In truth it has
been the false beliefs about the purpose of education that has led the country
into economic condition we are in.
Education
is a necessity for success but what you’re educated in will impact your income.
At present, there are several Millionaire’s and
Billionaire’s in this country who have no formal college education. How did
these men and women become so successful without what society would call the
highest honor for your person a “college diploma”? These men were experts in
their chosen niche profession or trade. Why? It’s because these men and many
others are very successful people who never allowed themselves to be consumed
by the false beliefs about the purpose of education. Schools are excellent at developing
the memory capacity of our youth but it somehow strips them of their ability of
creative expression.
Due
to this predicament we are confronted with, the preparedness and competencies
of the students to step on in college life are being questioned. The people are
somehow pointing out to the role of basic education as the foundation and
building blocks of the individual toward life-long learning and of
understanding of the world around. Furthermore, the misperception of the basic
education as mere preparation for college education is given into an account of
more importance than taking considerations its fecund purpose of life-long
learning. Thus, given the status quo we are facing now, basic education is at
risk. Does the curriculum in basic education guarantee for the competencies and
skills aligned to the individual’s desired career in the future? Moreover, this
pushes the government to pursue new curriculum, the Enhanced K+12 Basic
Education Program, as a solution to the problems that the educational system as
a whole dealt with. What is this Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program all
about? How does it affect the learning and the life of the individual as a
whole? How is it related to the aims of education according to Alfred North
Whitehead?
The main impetus in conducting this research is the crucial status quo of the
country’s educational system that intends to promote economic stability,
enhance basic education program and uplift the status of life through better
and well equipped individual geared with competency in facing the world of work
and in preparation for employment. Moreover, it gives more courage to the
researcher, the philosophy of education of Alfred North Whitehead
in upholding and supporting the details of the goals of the educational system
for the betterment of competent individuals in this world of survival.
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