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In the light of the current HK protest against the controversial and deeply unpopular extradition Bill, the role of education can be examined.....It is education that bring to light the implications of this Bill to the people, whether an educated, critical mind that is the product of school education, or the informal education of the public via the media, that inform the people on how the Bill may affect them....But for education to lead to positive outcomes, people need to be well-informed of the big picture and not take to the streets to protest at the slightest 'provocation' without a sound understanding of the issue, esp if the media has been fanning the flames and spreading fake news...
But in the case where the govt has been corrupt or implementing harmful policies on the country, then the education of the society to bring about this awareness of the govt's failings can lead to justified protests or a vote of no confidence in the govt, leading to a change in govt...This is the basis of an effective democracy -- which is only as effective as the people are discerning (i.e. educated)
The bedrock of a sound democratic system depends on an objective, mature, balanced, pragmatic and well-informed citizenry....To have a more constructive discussion, we need to educate, or even re-educate, the people on how to conduct thorough research, and think critically.
Qns:
1. Discuss the claim that education guarantees progress. (ACJC Prelim 2015)
2. Can we elimination violence with education? (CJC Prelim 2018)
In the light of the current HK protest against the controversial and deeply unpopular extradition Bill, the role of education can be examined.....It is education that bring to light the implications of this Bill to the people, whether an educated, critical mind that is the product of school education, or the informal education of the public via the media, that inform the people on how the Bill may affect them....But for education to lead to positive outcomes, people need to be well-informed of the big picture and not take to the streets to protest at the slightest 'provocation' without a sound understanding of the issue, esp if the media has been fanning the flames and spreading fake news...
But in the case where the govt has been corrupt or implementing harmful policies on the country, then the education of the society to bring about this awareness of the govt's failings can lead to justified protests or a vote of no confidence in the govt, leading to a change in govt...This is the basis of an effective democracy -- which is only as effective as the people are discerning (i.e. educated)
The bedrock of a sound democratic system depends on an objective, mature, balanced, pragmatic and well-informed citizenry....To have a more constructive discussion, we need to educate, or even re-educate, the people on how to conduct thorough research, and think critically.
Qns:
1. Discuss the claim that education guarantees progress. (ACJC Prelim 2015)
2. Can we elimination violence with education? (CJC Prelim 2018)
posted by Dark Shadow | 2:05 PM
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