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I agree. Let the students experiment and figure out what they do or don't like before they get to
college and have to pick a major. Plus, for me at least, the non-core classes were the ones where I
felt more like I belonged, because my classmates shared many of my interests, which was certainly
not the case with my government and financial literacy classes. |
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I'm for it but beings that we have band that's half the reason our non core classes are cut short. |
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I certainly agree that non-core, or elective classes should form a much more central part of the
junior high and secondary school curriculum. While all students are usually required to take maths,
biology, chemistry, history and English, electives prepare them for university, where they will have
the responsibility to choose almost all of their courses. Additionally, electives--such as choir,
drama, film, fine arts and bands--allow students to break the tedium of sitting behind a desk all
day and they let students interact in a less structured environment than what one expects in most
maths, science or history classes, yet still offers a more formal and controlled setting than the
playground.
I found that my high school experience was hugely enriched thanks to my involvement in elective,
extra-curricular programs, such as live arts and the school's choir. We learned important public
speaking skills, we were able to build our self-confidence, rid ourselves of stage fright and--best
of all--we were given the opportunity to travel to other countries, in order to participate in
various school performances. |
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There are only so many hours a day on top of your core classes all these "extra fun" classes would
take the day from say 2 45 to 3 30 so its your choice more things longer hours or like now get in do
your work and get out. Personally i like the grocery store approach |
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09 Apr 2008 19:45
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