Every educator has repeatedly heard this question (or a variation thereof) uttered by one of their students: “Will I ever use this in the real world?” It is posed in reaction to every conceivable course of study and every conceivable assignment. And it is not totally without merit, because not every shred of information has lasting implications. At the same time, the educational process should. Read more on: https://dranthonyhamlet.com/how-can-schools-prepare-students-for-the-real-world/

1. Establishing the basics of
reading, writing, math & science
at the elementary level, then
building upon that foundation
Helping students understand
the value of managing one’s
finances in high school
Continually honing their tech
skills, including keyboard
navigation and word
processing
So what does that
mean for educators?
HOW CAN SCHOOLS
PREPARE STUDENTS FOR
THE “REAL WORLD”?
Critical Thinking
Stepping back and looking at
things through a different
lens, in an attempt to find an
alternative others might not
have considered, is invaluable.
Understanding what
information is important
and what is not and
building meaningful
relationships
Enables someone to pick the
brains of those in an ever-
widening circle – to consider
viewpoints that might not have
been considered otherwise.
Resulting in teamwork!
Enables an individual to
sift through all manner
of information in order
to determine the best
course of action.
Creativity
Collaboration
Communication
Educators
should foster
four critical
competencies in
their students.
Trade schools should never be
dismissed as an option
Encourage community service, to
make students understand that
there is a world beyond
themselves and their smartphones
DR. ANTHONY HAMLET
WWW.DRANTHONYHAMLET.COM
Providing certain life
skills in middle school