why do the teacher teach a subject even if the student will not use it if they work????

Question

why do the teacher teach a subject even if the student will not use it if they work????

Answer 1

To help you expand your mind

Answer 2

Because students don't know what they want to do, so how do they know what subjects they really need?

Even if the student has a goal, knowing all the subjects give the student the flexibility to change their goal. The state comes up with the basic curriculum that tries to match the future workforce requirements.

So for example, if the student thinks all he needs is to read or write and don't need the math, the student then gets lazy in math.
What happens when there are hot high paying jobs requiring math basics, and no jobs requiring just reading and writing? (Hypothetical situation)

The best lesson any student can learn is not the subjects themselves, but the discipline to always do your best regardless of subject. And the ability to be a life-long learner, because 80% of the jobs today won't exist or will change in 10-20 years. Therefore, everyone has to continue to learn on the job or on their own. No one will watch over you while you learn unless you pay for it.

Answer 3

,Everything you learn will help you in the future. It may not be the content of the subject but rather the process of learning itself that will help you later. You say "even if you work" as though the only thing you should need to learn is what you need so you can "work." The problem is that "work" however you define it changes and requires different skills. For example. years ago, students in a machine shop learning the trade of machinist worked using lathes to make various parts. All from scratch. Today they have CAD, Computer Assisted Design which runs by computer and the operator of the lathe must have computer skills. The same is true in many other jobs. They change and require new skills all the time. In school, you learn HOW to access, organize and present information, skills you will need no matter what "job" you will eventually have.

Good luck!!

Answer 4

In school it isn't a case of "the teacher teaching the subject" but the school board setting up a curriculum. So a broad range of subjects are offered and taught hoping to cover all of the students interests and education needs. If you were the only student in the classroom you could have a say but you are not. Sorry.

Answer 5

Sometimes, when we students dont like a subject, we often feel that this subject is useless to us. But always remember that knowledge gained in any subject is always useful to us in one form or the other. Either in your workplace, your personal life or when u sit down to teach your students. And if you think that the teacher is teaching you something which you are not going to use if you work, then remember that (s)he has to teach you as it is a part of your school curriculum.

Answer 6

Because people change jobs many times in today's world. You never know what type of job you may end up doing eventually. The more things you are exposed to - the more options you have. Besides - what's wrong with learning things so you know more about the world around you and you can carry on an intelligent conversation in a variety of situations?
p.s. I love the first comment "bucause their stupid." Maybe that person should have perked up a little in that "useless" English class! They would know they had misspelled because and that the correct word to use was the contraction "they're" . (Just another of those worthless pieces of information you pick up in school that keeps you from appearing ignorant to others.)

Answer 7

so that they can justify their jobs and keep society dependent on the public education system. Im sure that a teacher could give another reason such as "it helps build the skills so you can apply the things that you learn for a job you have in the future" But I think that is crap I cant think of anything I took that was required that I use today. I do use a lot of my elective class knowledge (mainly computer apps) Well and some of my math stuff in past jobs

Answer 8

And which subject should a teacher "Not Teach"?

How many students, even into college, really know what career they will be following.
If you wanted to build a fence, do you need math? Do you need an understanding of measures? Do you need to know ratios, in order to mix concrete?
If you want to write a resume for a job, do you need to know grammar, punctuation, spelling?

I wish you had told us "to which subject are you referring"?

Answer 9

Because you need to have a basic knowledge of everything when you get a job. It doesn't matter what you do for a living, you need to have a little knowledge in everything. Even if you don't need it for your job, you might need it for something else, like when you have kids and your kid is learning that subject in school, don't you want to be able to help your kid when he/she needs help with their homework? When I was in school I felt the same way, but I'm really thankful for school now. Education is important, when you get a job, if you didn't finish school then your chances of getting that job are really reduced. You have to stay in school, and learn all the subjects. I always hated having to do gym because I'd never need it for my career of being a vet... but I still went and passed. Just one of those things you have to do.

Answer 10

Learning about other topics is important, even if there does not seem to be everyday applications of all that we learn.

For example, I cannot recall a single time in my job that I needed to know the story of Paul Revere.

However if someone makes a reference to it, and I sit there with a dumbfounded look, folks are going to wonder how bright I am. There is an expectation that people know things beyond what is in their job description. After all, would YOU want to talk to someone who only knew welding, how to weld, the materials used for welding? That conversation is only good for about 3 minutes.

Answer 11

This is the mystery of the universe. Why does our educational system insist on teaching us about geometry / history / etc... I graduated 6 years ago & I have never once used any of that crap. Seems like a waste of tax money to me. We should be teaching our children "real-life" skills. Giving the knowledge they will NEED once they join the workforce.