Argument Map by Laura-marie Garcia

Argument Question - Do we need liberal arts in the education system?

2023-11-17 15:59:27 UTC

Yes, it does help students

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:02:45 UTC

No, it does not help student's

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:03:07 UTC

Reason 1

2023-11-17 16:14:58 UTC

Childhood development and creates well rounded individuals because a Childs education isn't only formed in the classroom

No because it is harder to implement because of the amount of funding needed to support these programs

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:16:05 UTC

Reason 2

2023-11-17 16:18:03 UTC

Another reason that it helps students is because it bridges the gap between higher and lower incomes

Evidence

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:18:21 UTC

"Presumably this kind of vocational education would also
require allocating more resources to schools" (Allen).

Some schools do not have the funding for these kinds of programs. especially in disadvantaged school districts.

The vocational approach and liberal arts approach should both be equally important

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:20:42 UTC

Evidence

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:23:02 UTC

Our students need every kind of readiness: political and economic, mathematical and rhetorical, prosaic and poetic" (Allen)

We should place equal importance on liberal arts and vocational education because it helps prepare students overall.

Evidence

2023-11-17 16:24:30 UTC

“Thus an education focused not merely on technical skills, but also on what I call participatory readiness, provides a distinct and better way to promote equality through schooling,” (Allen 9).

The vocational approach to education focuses on scientific thought rather than individual thought or creativeness.

Evidence

2023-11-17 16:27:51 UTC

"The poor catch up with the rich to the extent that they achieve the same level of technological know-how, skill, and education" (10).

Not everyone gets the same type of education, there is an inequality in the education because not every student receives the same quality of education. Due to the liberal arts requiring more creativity and individualism, it is easier to catch up because most of the time it is a talent that needs to be nurtured rather than something that is taught.

It is difficult to prepare students for an unknown future, but it is necessary to prepare them for all aspects of life.

lag313_ — 2023-11-17 16:28:07 UTC