Ministry of Education Restricting Learning

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We live in a society where our learning is restricted for the sake of education. The Education system is ridiculously designed so that students are classed as stupid and as a waste if they can not regurgitate information that is funneled into their heads. The current system forces students into pre-designed moulds that not everyone can fit into.  Students are seldom allowed to ask “why” or “why not”, but are pointed to the one accepted answer.  

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." Albert Einstein.

The only salvation form this drone creating system is the extra-curricular activities that schools allow.  

"The important thing is not to stop questioning."  Albert Einstein.

The Ministry of Education has now slammed its manure covered iron fist down upon alternative avenues that allow students their individuality, creativity and excellence.  Is it sensible to think that all students can be educated the same way?  Maybe this is why our eduction system is failing so many students and academic drop outs.  Maybe this is why as a society, we in Trinidad and Tobago can not seem to develop.  

Development does not mean constructing big buildings and investing millions into technology.  It is about ensuring that your people are safe, happy, comfortable, and given an equal opportunity to excel in activities that they feel comfortable with, without jeopardizing the rights of others. 

The United Nations describes development as having choice.  In Trinidad and Tobago we constantly complain about not having choices and here we see a Minister of Education further restricting choice.  People here need to start fighting for their rights if they wish to not be taken advantage of in this apparent fallacy of a democracy that we live in.  

Is there no possible way to have all these activities work together with the education system to give students different avenues through which to develop?  Many of out local celebrities and role models, like Kees and Kes the Band have credited their success partially to extra-curricular activities.  What about Brian Lara and the team of Soca Warriors; did they not start at school as well? 

"The significant problems of our time cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them." Albert Einstein.  

It is difficult to believe that every individual sees, experiences and understands the world in exactly the same way. Removing extra-curricular also reduces the socialization avenues available for students to learn about the world.  They can not teach that in a classroom.

As Albert Einstein stated, "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." 

Perspectives on Today

When I look at where I've come form and where I am today, there is no doubt in my mind that where I'm going will be extra ordinary!
"Whatever you believe with feeling becomes your reality." - Brian Tracy


I often get upset with myself because I want to do so many things and often times don't feel like anyone understands.
"The greatest danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and we miss it, but we aim too low and reach it." - Michelangelo


However, that just means that people need to start moving up.
"Discontent is the first necessity of progress." - Thomas Edison


I've learned time and again that my instincts are usually right. Now I just need to remember that! I sometimes forget! =P
"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


Though they have been many times when I've questioned my worth, I realise that I am awesome! So no matter what people say, I'm a brilliant piece of irreplaceable excellence! =)
"You are unrepeatable. There is a magic about you that is all your own..." - D.M. Dellinger


Human beings need fantasies to be human beings. We need to believe the little lies of the Tooth Fairy, Boogie Man, Santa Claws, Easter Bunny and what nots before we can believer the bigger lies of Justice, Equality and Fairness. Fortunately, when we believe the lies long enough, they'll become truth.
"We are what we think. With our thoughts we make our world." - Buddha


So at the end of the day, I'm going to make the best of what I have and be the best that I can be! I jest need to not be lazy! Lol! But all things are possible if I set my mind to it. Whatever I have shall be accepted gratefully and be to make myself better!=D
"A wise man is he who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." - Epictetus

My First Blog

So my awesome Human Geography Lecturer, Dr. Rowena Butland, suggested to me that I start a blog as a way of channeling my thoughts.  I have a whole lot on my mind and a whole lot to say.  From corruption and stupid people, to school work, communication, revolution, vacationing and all round fun, get ready world, because here I come!