People’s opinions differ as to what subjects children under age 10 should learn. While it seems reasonable to allow young students to study what interests them, I believe that it is essential to offer primary students regular subjects.
Advocates of tailoring school curriculum to students’ interests argue that it is an efficient way to achieve youngsters’ potential. Interests can motivate learners to gain a deeper understanding of certain subjects and become successful in relevant areas. For example, Albert Einstein, the eminent scientist, had been keen on physics since childhood and he ignored all other subjects to focus on studying the concepts and theories of this subject. This helped him build a strong career as well as serve the humanity with his theory of relativity.
However, I would agree with those who believe that regular subjects should be given to children under 10. Firstly, compulsory courses play an important role in developing young students’ basic life skills. If children were allowed to avoid core subjects like mathematics and language, they would end up failing to read, write and calculate, meaning that they can hardly pursue their studies or find a job in modern society. Secondly, exposure to a variety of subjects enables young students to make a wise decision about their careers. Primary students’ interests may constantly change because of their immaturity. Learning different courses not only broadens youngsters’ horizon, but also offers them the opportunity to alter their choices in the professions.
In conclusion, although focusing on interested subjects can help children to fulfil their potential, my own view is that learning regular subjects are crucial in preparing young people for the future.
People
’s opinions differ as to what
subjects
children
under age 10 should learn. While it seems reasonable to
allow
young
students
to study what
interests
them, I believe that it is essential to offer primary
students
regular subjects.
Advocates of tailoring school curriculum to
students’
interests
argue that it is an efficient way to achieve youngsters’ potential.
Interests
can motivate learners to gain a deeper understanding of certain
subjects
and become successful in relevant areas.
For example
, Albert Einstein, the eminent scientist, had been keen on physics since
childhood and
he
ignored
all other
subjects
to focus on studying the concepts and theories of this
subject
. This
helped
him build a strong career
as well
as serve the humanity with his theory of relativity.
However
, I would
agree
with those who believe that regular
subjects
should be
given
to
children
under 10.
Firstly
, compulsory courses play an
important
role in developing
young
students’
basic life
skills
. If
children
were
allowed
to avoid core
subjects
like mathematics and language, they would
end
up failing to read, write and calculate, meaning that they can hardly pursue their studies or find a job in modern society.
Secondly
, exposure to a variety of
subjects
enables
young
students
to
make
a wise decision about their careers. Primary
students’
interests
may
constantly
change
because
of their immaturity. Learning
different
courses not
only
broadens youngsters’ horizon,
but
also
offers them the opportunity to alter their choices in the professions.
In conclusion
, although focusing on interested
subjects
can
help
children
to fulfil their potential, my
own
view is that learning regular
subjects
are crucial in preparing
young
people
for the future.