RESEARCH
DISSERTATION-
EDUCATION IN CYPRUS
"Alterations in the courses the students take and the methods of which they are taught is a recurring and essential part of the education system. The purpose of such modifications is to encourage a more inclusive environment for different types of learners and to better prepare the students for their future as productive members of society. However, such changes might not necessarily be made after careful consideration of the youth’s needs and are not always in their best interest..."
"Photography is to a great extent an inherently archival practice which produces personal and social memory. Since its inception, it has been used as a tool and as a medium to record information due to the fact that it can accurately capture the observable world in a short period of time. However, its intended purpose is unfortunately sullied by the personal interest of individuals or groups which can act to alter and deface the archive in order to realign it and mold it to fit their narrative thus benefiting their image, status and influence..."
"Assessments are an essential tool used by teachers to determine if their students have learned the taught material and if they can apply their knowledge to answer questions relating to that subject. However, the purpose of assessments has changed over time due to the competitive nature of schooling. The goal of the student is not learning the subjects and enjoy doing so because they just want to pass the test with the highest marks possible in order to proceed to the next level of education. This phenomenon could shift if the schooling system was more cooperative and focused on the collective success of the class instead of the focused on the top students..."
"People often have blind faith in photographs because they are under the impression that a photograph shows the perfect recording of a person, place or situation. They like to record moments and people that they love in order to remember them forever. However, what many fail to realise is that photographs, specifically ones of family and friends, are highly deceptive and often present a false sense of happiness and safety..."
"Even though “art” and “aesthetics” have no set definition, they are a crucial part of every person’s life and they are a useful tool for people to express themselves. Through art such as music, dance, painting, poems and so many more, people can see themselves and relate to each other without many boundaries. In education, art must be used as a method for improving the efficiency of learning in the classroom and as a tool for the students to become more conscious of the world around them. Additionally, art must not only be consumed by the students but also created by them..."