The Whole Object of Education Is...

摘要

At this time of the year, many young people are completing their education at one level or another and moving on to another grade or phase in life. As a lifelong educator, I see them as just beginning whatever comes next, while most of them view it as an ending. They are ready to move on and leave the trials of the last phase for the greener pastures of tomorrow. These students, residents, and fellows, like the athlete who has arduously trained for that moment of competition, are ready to put it all on the line. The athlete learns the best way to approach the nuances of the sport and the skills required to master it. Athletes keep up with all the physical needs of the sport by training regularly and studying the competition in order to maximize their own performance.