The Broken Model: Salman Khan's Main Argument

The author of this text, Salman Khan. Argues that current education system that is in placed in the United States is showing it's age and is not sustainable for the current learning climate that is shown to be more focused on creative problem solving, and individuals who would rather learn topics and or skills that they are willing to learn and put in the work, rather than following a strict, rigid, routine that emphasizes obedience and memorizations. 

Before the standard schooling system in the United States was put in place, many children use to learn at home and or participating in real world activities as their main source of education. Only the most wealthy or privileged populations had the resource to send children to schools. All that change after the first state board of education in the United States was established in Massachusetts, where Horace Mann (often called the “Father of Modern U.S. Education”) served as secretary. In 1848, after a research trip to Germany, Mann encountered the “Prussian Model” of education, which emphasized obedience, memorization, and uniformity. This system was designed to prepare a disciplined workforce that would remain loyal to the state. 

Knowing the full context on how the United States ended up with the current education system. Salman Khan concluded that much like how the board of education was created to facilitate a workforce and population that can sustain the 19th century needs of an industrial society. We too, need to change the education system that can support the needs of a society that is more focused on creative problem solving, and self-directed learning in a world that is in need of life long students. 

Reflection/Question/Comments To Share:

I have my own thoughts on this subject that I think Salman missed in his excerpt. I do agree that the current public education is in need of a change, but I like to see the positives things the current education system brought to the table. Horace Mann believed that everyone is entitled to the same education which aligns with my personal values as an inspiring educator. With Horace Mann's impact, a lot of students are at least given a chance for a proper education that is not needed to be paid by their parents. Epically if there from a community that isn't as well of from others. It brings basic literacy, and simple mathematics skills that are honestly essential skills that are used in everyday life. School are also a great social gathering place where many students from different backgrounds come together to form communities through activities like clubs, sports, and after school programs. 

My first post

 Hi, My name is Delio De Leon and I'm currently majoring Secondary Ed for social studies in Rhode Island College located in 600 Mt Pleasant Ave at the city of Providence. I transfer here from CCRI (Community College of Rhode Island) to finish my bachelors for the remainer of my academic career. 

Few things about myself is that I'm not a native born Rhode Islander, I've been picking up new hobbies that involve creating stuff such as working in blender (a 3D modeling software) and learning to play the piano.

(My favorite project I worked on)

I also work a part time at a retail store called "Kohl's" in the Warwick area, and I've been for almost 2 whole years. 

(Feel free to visit me)

 Other than that, I hope this first blog was an enjoyable read.