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Education as a vehicle for society at large

Education has always been regarded as a vehicle to improve the society in which we live and I agree with this statement. Education opens doors of opportunities for many individuals that otherwise would be off limit. Take for instant the role of women in society all can be contributed to education. Education made it possible for a woman to attend school, be trained and then advance to higher levels of education in order to compete for positions in society. Without education these would be off limit for a woman and the role of women would still consist of being a domesticated helper.
Or the changing of laws that made it possible for a slave to move from slave statues to being a free man all done through education. When an individual of different origin, nationality or color can stand shoulder to shoulder and compete for positions or status in this society without being frowned upon as anything less than the credentials they hold that prove they are capable to compete. Or the ability to obtain the knowledge to produce wealth can all be contributed to education. Education makes it possible for individuals to coexist in this society. Without education and being educated how would so many individuals from all aspect of this globe can exist and function in this society if it had not been for education. Education teaches an individual the morals and code of ethics that society deem important. Education enlightens our understanding of this society and the roles we play in it.
As one can see education is a vital and important vehicle for improving this society at large. Education gives an individual all the basic tools necessary to prepare an individual for the role they will contribute to society. Education makes it possible for an individual to understand oneself. Education teaches an individual about their history so it would not repeat itself in a negative way. It also teaches an individual about his/her own identity. Through education individuals can advance and gain knowledge to fulfill advance levels of opportunities in society. Such fields as health, finance, legal and professionals would not be possible without education. Society benefits overall from all the advancement that is contributed from knowledgeable individuals.
Education made it possible to place a person on the moon. Education makes it possible for technology to enhance our everyday lives. I could go on and on about how education is the vehicle that makes it possible for improving society at large. Without education all the possible could not be possible and it was education that took an active role in producing the very society we exist and reside in.

Contrast of Colonial and Present Day Education

Education in the present day U. S. has under gone many changes. Dating back to Colonial times there were many immigrants that came to this country. When those immigrants came they brought along with them their practices and beliefs. They left their homeland but the homeland was still a part of their everyday life. During the Colonial period education was taken seriously and religion was a part of their activities. There were many form of discrimination in the way they conducted education, the manner in which they treated women and non whites.
Education was given to the upper class students who learned reading, math, writing, poems and prayers. They used these three books the Hornbook, the Primer and the Bible. Boys were taught more of academic skills and the girls were taught house skills and duties. Only whites were given the opportunity to be educated. The not so wealthy children were taught at home. School was from 7am until about 5pm with many breaks in between. The wealthier colonials sent their children to England to be taught. Girls were given just the basic skills needed to read the Bible. Poorer families taught their children apprenticeship to survive. School attendance was not mandatory and no set time frame for when education would begin or end. Teachers were not given any formal education.
Unlike today standards that are placed on education. Education is for all and there are public schools to education individuals from any nationality or religious background. There are so many laws in effect that it is almost impossible to discriminate anyone from a basic education in this country. Religion is kept out of the school system also due to laws and bylaws. Training for teachers is kept to a high standard. Teachers are required to obtain required training before entering a classroom setting. School attendance is mandated according to the age groups of the individual. Also the hours a student attends is also regulated all due to funding. Once an individual finishes the basic requirements of standard education an individual may attend any higher schooling for any length of time.
One can see that the emphases placed on education today are very different from the education that was first started in this country by the Colonials. Many requirements and stipulation regulate the way things are done and the manner in which they are executed. Therefore, due to so many regulations things that were tolerated during the Colonial Era compared to today’s standards will not be tolerated. Education in the U. S. has truly undergone many significant changes.