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Monday, September 15, 2008
Writing Assignment 1: STEM to Language Arts (2nd edition)
Recently, another of the sub-challenges listed in the article by the National Academy of Engineering (2008) was on the promoting of improved science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. However, this will strike an imbalance as less time will be available for education in language arts. One of the main disadvantages is that students might miss out on acquiring lifelong skills which are pivotal. Language arts is more than just speaking and writing – they are about integrating and expressing ideas, about responding to written and spoken outlooks, and about reading and interpreting the world. Many agree that language arts is important as it is the primary element of thought. But what good would our thoughts be if we do not even have the ability to share? It is only through language that the aim of conveying one’s ideas can come true. Next, arts and social sciences also exemplify the power of language beyond our immediate boundaries and environment. Literature develops intellectual thinking as it “invites students to reflect on the significance of cultural values and fundamentals of human existence” (Alberta Learning, 2003, p. 1). As for historical fiction, it acts on developing of social skills as we go back in time and learn about the mistakes through past incidents. Even though more focus is placed on STEM, we must not disregard the importance of language in other curriculum areas. For instance, the medium is also being employed in Mathematics on techniques and questions. To sum up, language arts is a skill that we are applying into our daily life, be it socially as a means of communication and forming interpersonal relations, or in the form of culture and traditions as we reflect on our thoughts and actions and contributions to the current society.
References
Alberta Learning (2003). English Language Arts. Retrieved August 27, 2008, from http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/english/srhelapofs.pdf
National Academy of Engineering (2008, February). Introduction to the Grand Challenges of Engineering. Retrieved June 3, 2008 from http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cms/8996/9221.aspx
National Governors Association (n.d.). Innovation America: Building a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Agenda. Retrieved 26 August, 2008, from http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0702INNOVATIONSTEM.PDF
References
Alberta Learning (2003). English Language Arts. Retrieved August 27, 2008, from http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/english/srhelapofs.pdf
National Academy of Engineering (2008, February). Introduction to the Grand Challenges of Engineering. Retrieved June 3, 2008 from http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cms/8996/9221.aspx
National Governors Association (n.d.). Innovation America: Building a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Agenda. Retrieved 26 August, 2008, from http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0702INNOVATIONSTEM.PDF
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