I am terrible when it comes to picking sides; I am the
biggest believer of a happy medium. In terms of grades, I am going to have to slightly disagree with Monica. Though it
is true that grades can be a large inhibitor of the motivation to learn for
personal want, I do believe that, if done right, a grading system can prove to
be a good thing. I do not believe grades are an accurate indicator of knowledge
or intelligence, because they are far too broad for that, but I do believe they
are important because of the motivational value they present. The drive must
come from one’s self, and let’s be honest, not many people scour at an A or B
with disdain for the grading system when they are THEIR grades.
The lack of originality, however, is a good point, and I
agree heavily. I disagree with the lack of imagination that our youth has been
presenting as the years go by, and though there are many factors that can be to
blame, I think the greatest criminal is the lack of creative outlets in school
systems. Of course, it is hard to get creative in math, science, or history
(unless you have a great passion), but in literary classes and (hopefully
properly funded) fine art classes, there is a serious lack of free will and
freedom of expression. But even in the formal classroom setting is there a lack
of creativity; I appreciate Phaedrus for breaking this barrier.
Side note: I am highly considering listening to the Miami
Symphony Orchestra while I read this.
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