What education had become?

Philippines
February 7, 2013 9:59am CST
I just picked this up in our discussion in Philosophy. It says there that education is meant to be for learning, however, as we can all observed, education had become a "test-taking" activity rather than a creative and full of excitement activity. It tends to caught us in this manner of viewing education making it dull and boring. We became grade-machines rather than a unique and critical thinking individuals. What can you say?
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JohnRok1
@JohnRok1 (2051)
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8 Feb 13
The best tests are those which teach or train to learn at the same time.
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JohnRok1
@JohnRok1 (2051)
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8 Feb 13
I once taught chemistry to a further education class. Some students just wouldn't think. Then I tried some multiple choice questions (not written by me) with them and, lo and behold, they started thinking!
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olivz2012
@olivz2012 (50)
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8 Feb 13
You're right in some of your points. But you're missing some. Indeed, education has made individuals to be more creative and critical in thinking. Take my advice...don't rely on your classroom discussions. Do the research on your on about the topics related on your studies. If you find some contradictions from your findings and that of your teacher. Raise questions creatively. Argue to the best of your ability... participate in discussions. Don't wait for the Test Papers to be passed on you for you to answers. Challenge yourself... I don't think study would be boring for you...good luck!
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