Even when we were drafting the Preschool Education Act, we commented on whether upbringing should be included. Our society has been observing with interest and concern what is happening in school in recent years. This must be discussed, but in line with the times we live in. This was stated by the former Minister of Education, Prof. Sergey Ignatov, in the program “Face to Face“ on BTV.
His words were on the occasion of the proposed reforms of the curricula and the introduction of the subject “Virtues and religion“ at school.
When you propose something, you have to outline what the final effect will be, he emphasized.
Virtues require many things, such as a personal example. Virtues are taught in books that children must read additionally. From ancient times to the present day, character has been built through imitating a character from a book.
What will be taught? How will religion be taught in mixed classes? Virtues and religion is a creed. I want to see the details of this proposal, Ignatov said, specifying that the intention is good.
Virtues are the daily struggle with oneself. Once it is proposed, we need to see the curriculum written out, the former Minister of Education pointed out.
In order for us to survive as human beings in the fifth industrial revolution, the focus must be on the humanities and psychology. The world is changing dramatically and in order to survive, a diploma in the humanities and psychology must be equivalent to an engineering degree. There is a desire, but the path is not visible, emphasized Sergey Ignatov. “The time we live in requires quick action in the curricula. The main change must be aimed at teaching children to think. In our country, it is memorized and this is so because of the volume of facts that pour out. Education is what remains after you leave school“, he also said.