November-December 2021

New Heights Educational Group
Is education important for kids to succeed?
Written by Charlotte Picardo and Proofread by Laura Casanova
Education has become such an integral part of all our lives; however, it’s important to be aware of our privileges. Some
students may not have access to this facility/service due to their parents’ lack of finances. This topic has been quite controversial
in political debates and in general conversations as well. I thought it would be great to discuss to what extent an
education is important for kids to succeed. This is a point of view from a student in Grade 12.
This topic could be explored on many levels, such as by considering the different types of schools students have access to
and to assess whether these schools help students with their education and moving forward in their career.
1.Compulsory schools: Schools that students are required to attend as imposed by a rule from the government.
2.Home schools: Also known as homeschooling or EHE (elective home education), education takes place at home rather
than in school or other institutions.
3.Charter schools: A type of school that receives funding from the government but operates independently from the
school district it is in.
4.Grammar schools: This is quite different from the usual schools available, and pupils are selected to attend this school
based on their overall academic performance, making it extremely prestigious.
5.State schools: Also known as public schools, they tend to educate students without a fee. They offer in-person and virtual
learning in several parts of the world.
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4. Reading/writing learners
Most educational systems commonly include essays at some point, whether it be in English literature, geography, economics
or sociology. Students who prefer reading over the information rather than listening to it fall into this category. This learning
style can be observed in several ways, some of which are through the form of writing essays, doing research and reading books
and articles. Reading and writing are basic forms of learning even in a new language, and are also skills that are important for
school, work and home. It also helps to broaden vocabulary to communicate effectively to others.
Now that you have an overview of the types of education institutions available and the learning styles, it’s good to be aware
that no matter which of the above is your preferred learning style, education remains the uppermost priority because of all that
it helps us do in our careers. I would say that education is important for kids to succeed, especially given the fact that we all
communicate through reading, writing and speaking, which are all involved in education itself. Understanding and being able
to respond also helps us determine the difference between the right and wrong. Hence, New Heights Educational Group strives
to focus on providing this service to all - education is close to our hearts. Our group promotes literacy for children and adults by
offering a range of student support services for their educational needs.
Helpful links to check out:
- Learn more about the four types of learning styles: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/types-of-learning-styles/#:~:text=Ways%20of%20learning%3A%20A%20closer%20look%20at%204,3.%20Kinesthetic%20learners.%204%20
4.%20Reading%2Fwriting%20learners.%20
- Learn more about New Heights Educational Group and the services it offers: https://www.newheightseducation.org/
We all study and look at things differently. Learning techniques allow the coordination of students in grasping concepts
effectively and efficiently. This helps boost confidence as students are able to solve problems by coming up with solutions.
This can affect learning in order to communicate well and improve performance.
1.Visual learners
Visual learners are able to grasp knowledge through visual figures, such as drawing, mind maps, diagrams, directions,
presentations, pictures, posters and anything to do with images.
In this case, I would say that education contains all the aspects that visual learners prefer. It makes students view situations
differently, such as during a debate class, answering exam questions, and giving opinionated views when delivering
presentations on the same topic. It helps us think outside the box. Education gives us knowledge about the world around
us. Learning helps personal growth and opens doors to endless career possibilities.
2.Auditory learners
These students aren’t afraid to speak up, since they love the learning style of listening. They tend to learn subject matter
reinforced by sound rather than reading written notes. Listening plays an important role in our lives as it demonstrates
how closely we pay attention to details and thoughts. Especially in education, listening to teachers’ lectures helps us communicate
our thoughts and opinions to another individual, which is key in establishing relationships with those around us.
3.Kinesthetic learners
These students grasp studies by performing physical activities and practically experiencing concepts. Some examples
favored by this learning style include games, making things with hands and gestures, remembering words by writing them
several times and using whiteboards. Education is a form of acquiring knowledge, skills and morals, which can take place
through a variety of techniques including practical work. For instance, this work can include making a chart or a poster
for a presentation, a skill that is vital even in the workplace as clients or directors may often ask that information be explained
in a way that is much more appealing and attractive to customers.
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