With such, to put it mildly, non-standard offerThe president of the Russian Academy of Education Larisa Verbitskaya, a professor and a famous fighter for a beautiful and correct Russian language, spoke. An interesting, in her opinion, initiative was born at her presentation of the first volume of the “Big Dictionary of Church Slavonic Language”. Now this language is used only in worship services. But very many words from him turned into ordinary spoken Russian, which is logical.
A photo: GettyImages However, despite the full value of Church Slavonic in the cultural and historical context, the question arises: is it necessary in the school curriculum? After all, for his sake will have to sacrifice something else. More helpful. The children are already overwhelmed, where they have another additional subject. And that mathematics, literature, or English are much more likely to be useful to schoolchildren in the future — that’s not a fortune teller. - outraged Natalia, the mother of 14-year-old Sasha. - That is absolutely stupid OBZH introduced, where children learn military ranks and write essays on how to survive during a nuclear attack. Well, tell me, why does Sasha know how many stars there are on the shoulders of a major and how does a midshipman differ from a sergeant? It would be better if Japanese were taught. Or Finnish. Natasha angrily snorts in a cup - and it's hard not to agree with her. However, even if the initiative to introduce a new (or very old?) Discipline and will find approval at the state level, this is not a quick matter. Meanwhile, we decided to look abroad and find the most interesting school subjects. Suddenly something in our education would be useful? JapanHere there is a wonderful lesson called “Enjoying Nature”. It is only at first glance it seems that the case is useless. And if you think about it, then there are a lot of advantages: children learn to observe, notice the details, they develop attentiveness and concentration. Not to mention the sense of beauty. In addition, for schoolchildren (and not only), such an exercise is very calming. Yes, and love for the native land wakes up. Which is also not superfluous. GermanyGermans are such instigators. In one of the schools in Germany there is a subject called “Lessons of Happiness”. This would definitely not hurt us. After all, many of us are unhappy simply because they do not know how differently. There is always something that is easy to get upset or upset about. And to enjoy? So they teach the little Germans to be in harmony with themselves, to comprehend their inner world and enjoy life. Even estimates are set - to get good, you need to do charity, for example. Or create some kind of own project.
A photo: GettyImagesUSA "Scientific Discoveries" - no more and no less! This is not a lesson, but rather a job that lasts a whole school year. The student must come up with his own know-how and justify his usefulness, usefulness and relevance. And all the others together will make a verdict whether the author of the invention has not overestimated his brainchild. We, by the way, also implement something similar in separate schools. But children do not invent, but rather prepare term papers on a particular subject. Australia, this is simply amazing. Very nice item. Surfing. Yes Yes. As part of the school curriculum, children are taught the art of saddle waves. Well, why not? There are waves, boards too. Surfing in Australia is almost a national idea. It’s not for nothing that this country has a reputation as the place where the best surfers of the world live. New Zealand This island country is not far behind its neighbor. Surfing is not taught here, but it dilutes the standard school curriculum with various usefulness: they teach the basics of computer graphics and design, accounting and radio electronics. So, you see, the child and his talent will reveal. And there will be one more happy adult in the country.
Photo:GettyImagesBashkiriaHere children seriously study beekeeping. After all, Bashkir honey is a very cool brand. So children are taught from early childhood to care for bees so that honey production is always at its best.IsraelIn this wonderful warm country, they approached the development of the school curriculum purely pragmatically. Since we have entered the computer era, they place emphasis on it. Children study the subject "Cybersecurity" in class, where they are taught, among other things, how to behave online. And they even talk about addiction to games and social networks. Agree, it is much more reasonable than banning the Internet.ArmeniaFolk dances. Yes, you heard right, and this is not a typo. In Armenia, they are very concerned about the issue of preserving culture and solve it in such an unconventional way. Agree, this is not bad. Children learn to dance, and physical activity is never superfluous. Well, the main function - knowledge of one's own culture - is fulfilled. Bingo!
