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[A+] What is school for?

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bulimia  

[  boo-ˈlim-ee-uh ]

noun

- used metaphorically, which describes the unhealthy cycle of cramming information into students' heads and quickly "spitting it out" during tests without real learning

The test felt like academic bulimia, where we just memorized and then quickly forgot everything.

anorexic 

[ ˌan-uh-ˈrek-sik ]

adjective

-  the feeling of being mentally and emotionally deprived or weakened

Many students felt emotionally anorexic after years of focusing only on grades instead of meaningful learning.

viable 

[ ˈvahy-uh-buhl ]

adjective

- able to work as intended or to succeed

I am afraid your plan is not commercially viable.

justifiable 

[ ˈjuhs-tuh-ˌfahy-uh-buhl ] 

adjective

- able to be explained or shown to be reasonable; understandable

Her actions were justifiable given the circumstances.

peruse 

[ puh-ˈrooz ]

verb

- to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in

He opened a newspaper and began to peruse the personal ads.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about?

LET'S TRY IT! - FIRST CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words or phrases. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 02:33 - 04:17

See in school we are controlled by bells. We have to learn in rooms with the feng shui of a prison cell. We have to ask permission to (1) , but not before the teacher asks a million questions like: "Why didn't you go before class?" I'm sorry my bladder is kinda on its own schedule, and it's not always timely. See teachers always say: "Use your time wisely." But that (2) to me. 'Cause these six cruel hours of our lives we call "school" might literally be (3) of time management ever in history. Think about it, the traditional teaching method is foolish. No, it's useless (4) of... stupid. What they do is: They cram information in your head, force-feeding ya, and then you throw it up on the test. "THAT'S NOT EDUCATION.... that's bulimia." And (5) you are, the better you will do on their assessments. So it's no wonder why so many students graduated mentally and emotionally anorexic. See school teaches you how to memorize dots. True education should teach you how to connect them. True education teaches you how to catch a fish. School teaches you: yeah you caught the fish but you didn't show your work (6) . Throw it back! I'm just asking What is school for? It's not education, that's just not true. If you still think that, you might be sniffing glue. See the word education comes from the Latin root "educe" meaning "bring out" ie bring the (7) and make them viable. But school doesn't bring out much. It just stuffs more facts inside of you. Now some of that stuff is (8) . We need reading, writing, and some arithmetic-- that's fair. But are you telling me metamorphic and igneous rocks are more important than self-care?

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 04:18 - 06:27

If suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death of ages 10-24 and Harvard studies suggest the biggest predictor for success is (1) , then why the heck aren't we taught how to handle stress, bullies or rejection? How about anxiety or depression? You know-- skills we need for our (2) . Bro, I don't even know how to cook. I'm honestly surprised I'm still alive. But hey, at least I can name all the battles that happened (3) . Seriously, what is school for? Some say you need it to be successful and that's something we do not doubt. But do you own a MacBook or iPhone? Did you know they both were created (4) ? Are you watching this video On Facebook or YouTube? Doesn't matter which you choose. They both were created by dropouts. Ever used Snapchat, WhatsApp, shopped at Whole Foods? Well, thanks for dropping out. Does your home furniture come from IKEA? OK, don't (5) —he was not a dropout. Don't be a fool. I mean how could he drop out, Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA never even went to school. I know what you're thinking: "He's just picking and choosing, there's millions who didn't go to school that aren't successful. Who is he fooling?" And you're right! But open your history books and (6) . You'll find the very people we idolize in school never really had formal and/or secondary schooling. I'm talking to George Washington... Abe Lincoln... Americas best presidents had zero school between them. Ben Franklin... Thomas Edison. Shall I proceed? Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Teddy Roosevelt, Margaret Mead. Now, please! I'm not saying drop out. 'Cause some schools are great and many teachers are (7) . I'm saying that there's a difference between people who are smart and people who score better. I'm saying that your future is something no test will ever measure. Even if that test begins in 3 letters like SAT...ACT. It's BS if they say those determine your L-I-F-E. No, your destiny is in your hands. You must shape it to be great. So don't expect school to open doors, 'cause it's more likely (8) in your face.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.

⏱ 02:33 - 06:27

  1. What does the speaker criticize about the traditional education system?

  2. According to the video, what should true education teach?

  3. What is one life skill mentioned in the video that the speaker believes should be taught in school?

  4. What point does the passage make about successful people like Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg?

  5. How does the speaker describe the relationship between standardized tests and a person’s future?