The Essence of Education

by SALVADOR M. BESARES

To say that Education is important is an understatement. Education is a weapon to improve one’s life. It is the most important instrument to change one’s future. Education for a child begins at home, and it is a life – long process.

Education certainly determines the quality of an individual’s life. It improves one’s knowledge, skills, and develops one’s personality and attitude. Most noteworthy, education affects the chances of employment for people. A highly educated individual is probably very likely to get a good job. It is extremely important for employment, for it provides an opportunity for somebody to make a decent living due to the skills he or she acquired through education.

Better communication is yet another vital skill one can develop in education. Education improves and refines the speech of a person to become a better communicator to the people around. Furthermore,  good oral and written communication skills not only build a good relationship but also provide a significant advantage in one’s career. To do one’s job effectively, he or she has to discuss problems, request information, interact with others, and have good human relations skills.

Education produces a responsible user of technology. It certainly provides the technical skills necessary for using technology. Hence, without education, it would probably be difficult to handle modern machines that play a vital role for us humans these days for they undoubtedly make our lives much easier.

People become more mature with the help of education. Sophistication enters the life of educated people. Above all, education teaches the value of disciple to individuals.

Finally, education enables individuals to express their views efficiently. Educated individuals can explain their opinions in a clear manner. Hence, educated people are quite likely to convince people to their point of view.