What is education for?
by Meryem Apaydin
1. Civic Participation
1.1. a way to prepare individuals for participation in democratic society
1.1.1. education should not solely be about job preparation
1.1.1.1. its about fostering the ability to engage in deliberation, public discourse, and civic agency
1.1.1.1.1. 3 main ideas on Civic agency
2. Economic Equality
2.1. argues that we can promote economic equality by providing individuals with the skills needed for the modern workforce
2.1.1. Vocational Paradigm
2.1.1.1. focuses on STEM
2.1.1.2. reinforces economic equality
3. Participatory Readiness
3.1. return to the liberal arts tradition
3.1.1. offers a more well-rounded approach to education
3.1.1.1. focus on critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and the cultivation of broad knowledge across disciplines
3.1.1.1.1. can help bridge the gap between vocational and civic goals
3.1.1.1.2. prepares individuals for professional success and for thoughtful, informed participation in society