The education system is changing constantly. Are we on the right track?

            At the moment, the education system is undergoing a shift to a new dimension. Modern technology and contemporary ideas are refocusing how to learn at school. I am convinced that is positive to make a more modern education. However, in my opinion, not all changes being implemented by the government have a good effect on education.

            Firstly, I believe it is important to give to the students the tools they need to welcome modern technologies, so it is a good point to teach more and more with computers. It is clear to me that computers are approaching us to the future and papers and pencils are obsoletes tools of the past. Nevertheless, I think this transition has to be gradual and the students have to be slowly prepared to accept this conversion.

            Secondly, I am sure that the education is excessively prioritizing the knowledge above the practical. Official studies have shown that countries that are committed to practical education are better prepared that those who only believe on knowledge. For example, the exams in Spain are focalized on theoretical but the Spanish grades are low.

            Thirdly, if the education was more individualized, the students could have more chances of reaching their goals. It’s not logical to teach everyone in the same way. Either student is different. I know that means to spend more money on education, but this is the base of the culture.

            In conclusion, the education system is being modernized, but it has weaknesses. As I see it, it’s good to implement computers in classrooms, but this process has to be gradual. The taught aspects would have to be more practical and the way we learn more individualized.