Sep 25 2012: After reading all these insightful replies here I ended up thinking that, in the end, people learn mostly from people. So, I wish I had greater teachers at school, who could listen, respect, guide (vs rule), change perspectives, who could express themselves more freely and creatively.
Spirituality is one subject I would like to be made official.
Sep 25 2012: I agree. If school system is to prepare children to live freely and responsibly, it needs to concentrate on what makes humans humans, and not just what makes humans functional biomachines to fit the economy.
Teaching skills like listening to others and to oneself, caring, being curious, defining what's important, decision-making and searching for answers would be great. But these are more abstract skills.
Among non-abstract ecology studies, physical and mental health, nutrition, social skills seem quite valuable.
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Spirituality is one subject I would like to be made official.
A reply on Conversation: What was not taught in school that you realize, REALLY should have been? (Why?)
Teaching skills like listening to others and to oneself, caring, being curious, defining what's important, decision-making and searching for answers would be great. But these are more abstract skills.
Among non-abstract ecology studies, physical and mental health, nutrition, social skills seem quite valuable.