PLN 10

The article, “You Know This is True,” by Will Richardson discusses how the education system is not encouraging kids to learn, but just drilling them to get an A on the test and this relates maters to myself, education and the world.  First, this matters to myself because I know that before a test I will cram all the knowledge necessary into my brain. And as soon as that test is over I take a deep breath and never think of the material again. This isn't really learning.  Second, this impacts all of education because the article points out that students are asked on a test what they briefly memorized, not what they actually learned and will remember. Through out most of my educational career I have found this to be true.  Finally, the acticle did point to the overall impact this has on the world.  When competing globaly we need students to remember what they learned. In conclusion students today need to learn and be prepared for the real world, not just be taught to take tests and receive a A.