The high time we understand technology has done both harms and good to us the better the outcome. I won't say we should not evolve with the way technology is advancing and the world is no longer where it used to be but we must realise how harmful it is to our society.
Smart students and hardworking students centers on the different approach to learning. Smart students can graps and assimilates quickly and apply knowledge effectively while hardworking students builds on dedication and consistent effort in order to achieve. Both approaches are valuable in education; smart students might excel in exams and projects due to their quick understanding, while hardworking students may have a deeper foundational knowledge.
A case study of two students in my class, three years ago. Taiwo was not too brilliant but he was very smart. During their promotion examination, Taiwo became the 1st best in the class. I, as the class teacher was wondering how he did it and to my surprise, Taiwo outsmarted the overall best, the girl that has been taken the first position in the class was behind Taiwo. I decided to investigate and I discovered he sat with a brilliant boy and coppied all he wrote better than he does and that gave him the most outstanding result in the history of his life.
The same thing applied to the last generation and this new generation where the smart takes the lead while the hardworking keeps struggling.
However, both learners can excel in all ramifications even though, their approaches may be different.
Can students do better with less rules?
I think yes. If students are allowed to walk in their career path right from the elementary school, it would be better. They need to given the freedom to explore their areas of interest and they may become more motivated and engaged. We need to stop the idea of imposing teaching that are not relevant. However, there should be a balance to the rules given inorder to maintain discipline with necessary structure and this will help foster a conducive learning environment that encourages both creativity and discipline.
Is the traditional way of writing exams still working?
Writing exams is not the true way to assess critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical application of knowledge effectively. As technology continue to evolve, educational assessments must adapt to evaluate skills beyond content recall. Traditional exams can serve a purpose but it should be ne integrated with modern assessment strategies if need be. I think we haven't gotten to that stage👌
Does it worth it, if students have access to their phones or Internet during the exams?
This one, I'm not going to support🤔
Allowing students access to phones or the internet during exams is the downfall of educational system in some areas. Why? Everyone is becoming too lazy as a result of mobile phones and Internet to do most of our work. I was invigilating an external examination when I caught some sets of students with phones, copying the answer directly from AI. Has it come to this? What's the essence of teaching when there is a technology to do most of the work? Sincerely, Allowing phones into the exam hall can only bring dishonesty and examination malpractices.
What suggestions can you proffer for educational system?
Prepare students for real world challenge,implement more on talents and skills. Engage the teaching in the areas of interest, and let it be more of vocational.
Create environments where students can work together, share ideas, and learn from one another, enhancing their communication and teamwork skills.
Implement various assessment types, including project-based, formative assessments, and peer evaluations, to gauge a broader range of skills.
Develop curriculum that emphasizes on problem-solving and critical thinking over note memorization. Encourage students to ask questions and explore subjects deeply.
Create opportunities for individualized learning experiences allowing students to learn at their own pace and style. The educational system should evolve to support various learning styles and adapt to modern demands.
This is my response to #hivelearners weekly edition.
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