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With COVID still going on, it’s possible that there will be more home schooling, or distance learning. I've spoken on this before; but I’ll talk about it again now. I believe we really need to rethink how we educate in America. In my opinion, designer, self-paced, personalized education is going to become the norm.
Acknowledging Reasons to Consider Personalized Education
I agree that there should be national standards. A basic, minimal core of topics should be taught and mastered. But, the way that they are taught should be subjective. In my opinion, a few things need to be considered.
- Some schools weren’t that great prior to COVID, in educating students.
- People often learn in different ways.
- People catch on to concepts and learning material at different speeds and sometimes it’s better in different settings or learning environments.
- History. More actual history should be taught in America, not less. Information about slavery has a place alongside teaching about the Holocaust--and I would argue even more so. Also, the way Native Americans have been depicted throughout history books is appalling--and should be corrected.
Possible Changes to Address Issues
Having said that, I think the ultimate role teachers and instructors will play is that of a coach or counselor to the learning experience. And, perhaps the brick and mortar school buildings will
