Saturday 14 March 2015

The Importance Of Democratic Schools

By Zelma Hurley


Education is changing and there is a global movement by education professionals, scientists, psychologists to change the ways of educating people. School has been seen as a preparation for a successful career, but in order to succeed in a workplace today, it is no longer enough to simply learn to write, read and calculate. Academic success has been considered as a poor indicator of professional success.

There are importance that take place on holistic skills such as leadership, communication, problem solving and creativity. Democratic schools also help to make structures of education that will encourage students to grow in their own pace. Studies have shown that every students must also learn in a way that they could apply certain knowledge, retain their knowledge and to draw deeper conclusions.

There are also emotional aspects that can be helpful such as fun and laughter, sorrow or determination. Once a unique area of passion and joy have followed, it would also produce a high quality of education. In fact it makes sense when laying learning opportunities. Democratic education usually promotes a natural love of a child to the key aspects of freedom including autonomy, master and purpose.

Children must be allowed to choose what they want particularly their area of interest. This way, they have chances to become experts in the field. It also provides them a positive message about their unique worth and value. This kind of education is also well driven by their passion, play and curiosity.

Children are considered to be gifted and unique in many ways. They learn by following their desires, enjoys greatly the joy of exploring and discovering knowledge for themselves. The goal is also to keep the desire to learn alive so students will also remain to be motivated. Choosing a democratic school allows freedom of choice to children. They will become a well experience person to shape their lives and both social and personal reality they live.

Meeting can be attended for those interested students, parents and teachers. They have also one equal vote. These meetings also give them opportunities to develop their own decision to hone their abilities and critical judgment. Typically, they become well experienced of the responsibilities of democracy.

These schools are also reflections of what the environment and community of the area have to offer. Learning usually take place in parks, museums, and other areas within the community. Usually, they can also interact based on their ages or genders. Democratic education can help everyone to discover their areas of strength and the best ways to manage their weaknesses.

Success cannot be described by academics. Children may experience abilities of shaping their lives personal and social reality. This structure may also provide a holistic education to every student and for them to have freedom of choice and meaning of achievement.

Children who have attended this school fit easily into the society because they have experienced it in school. Having been in a democratic institution have prepared them for the real world. They are used to control their own lives and make decisions for themselves, just like adults. They decide what to do, when, where and how to do it.




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