Is education important for kids to succeed?

Posted May 25, 2021

Education has become such an integral part of all our lives; however, it’s important to be aware of our privileges. Some students may not have access to this facility/service due to their parents’ lack of finances. This topic has been quite controversial in political debates and in general conversations as well. I thought it would be great to discuss to what extent an education is important for kids to succeed. This is a point of view from a student in Grade 12.

This topic could be explored on many levels, such as by considering the different types of schools students have access to and to assess whether these schools help students with their education and moving forward in their career.

Compulsory schools: Schools that students are required to attend as imposed by a rule from the government.
Home schools: Also known as homeschooling or EHE (elective home education), education takes place at home rather than in school or other institutions.
Charter schools: A type of school that receives funding from the government but operates independently from the school district it is in.
Grammar schools: This is quite different from the usual schools available, and pupils are selected to attend this school based on their overall academic performance, making it extremely prestigious.
State schools: Also known as public schools, they tend to educate students without a fee. They offer in-person and virtual learning in several parts of the world.

We all study and look at things differently. Learning techniques allow the coordination of students in grasping concepts effectively and efficiently. This helps boost confidence as students are able to solve problems by coming up with solutions. This can affect learning in order to communicate well and improve performance.

Visual learners

Visual learners are able to grasp knowledge through visual figures, such as drawing, mind maps, diagrams, directions, presentations, pictures, posters and anything to do with images.

In this case, I would say that education contains all the aspects that visual learners prefer. It makes students view situations differently, such as during a debate class, answering exam questions, and giving opinionated views when delivering presentations on the same topic. It helps us think outside the box. Education gives us knowledge about the world around us. Learning helps personal growth and opens doors to endless career possibilities.

Auditory learners

These students aren’t afraid to speak up, since they love the learning style of listening. They tend to learn subject matter reinforced by sound rather than reading written notes. Listening plays an important role in our lives as it demonstrates how closely we pay attention to details and thoughts. Especially in education, listening to teachers’ lectures helps us communicate our thoughts and opinions to another individual, which is key in establishing relationships with those around us.

Kinesthetic learners

These students grasp studies by performing physical activities and practically experiencing concepts. Some examples favored by this learning style include games, making things with hands and gestures, remembering words by writing them several times and using whiteboards. Education is a form of acquiring knowledge, skills and morals, which can take place through a variety of techniques including practical work. For instance, this work can include making a chart or a poster for a presentation, a skill that is vital even in the workplace as clients or directors may often ask that information be explained in a way that is much more appealing and attractive to customers.

Reading/writing learners

Most educational systems commonly include essays at some point, whether it be in English literature, geography, economics or sociology. Students who prefer reading over the information rather than listening to it fall into this category. This learning style can be observed in several ways, some of which are through the form of writing essays, doing research and reading books and articles. Reading and writing are basic forms of learning even in a new language, and are also skills that are important for school, work and home. It also helps to broaden vocabulary to communicate effectively to others.

Now that you have an overview of the types of education institutions available and the learning styles, it’s good to be aware that no matter which of the above is your preferred learning style, education remains the uppermost priority because of all that it helps us do in our careers. I would say that education is important for kids to succeed, especially given the fact that we all communicate through reading, writing and speaking, which are all involved in education itself. Understanding and being able to respond also helps us determine the difference between the right and wrong. Hence, New Heights Educational Group strives to focus on providing this service to all – education is close to our hearts. Our group promotes literacy for children and adults by offering a range of student support services for their educational needs.

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