In my opinion: There's more to success than practical intelligence [Independent.ie]
- Published: 09 June 2010
The education ministry has been given the title 'Department of Education and Skills'.
The type of skill envisaged in this title is of crucial importance. Given our economic circumstances, the thinking behind this initiative aims to put emphasis on the job-oriented skill of practical intelligence, to prepare students for employment opportunities.
But this is not enough. One wonders just how much educational thought was spent on the new title.
Since almost all second level schools already offer subjects to enhance the skills of practical intelligence, as do Institutes of Technology and specific University courses, what great impact can be made by changing the title of the education ministry from Department of Education & Science to Department of Education and Skills?
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