Latin-American Studies

In my endeavor of becoming an educator, I have chosen to make as my mission helping the Latin American region in acquiring quality education that will benefit the society in the near future.  Finally, the realization of this dream has started to take roots as I have been granted by the government in establishing a small school in rural Peru.  Perhaps, through this small  initial step, my goal of uplifting the economic standards that are prevailing in all of South America will someday be realized by first offering my talents and skills in one of the municipalities that is generally considered as being among the poorest of the poor.
   
Based on my observations on the social make-up of rural Peru, I am of the belief that putting emphasis on English and Science subjects will prove to be most beneficial.  Firstly, as what is true in almost all of Latin America, student proficiency in written and oral English seemed to be below par compared with the other regions of the globe.  This situation will most certainly prove to be a disadvantage in the global picture of the economy, as graduates from other countries have been increasingly improving on their English proficiency skills.  Being the accepted universal language, Latin American students, then, are faced with dire consequences of bettering themselves if the region is to experience the economic recovery that for so long had been the aspirations of many generations. The attainment of high quality English, then, will make for a major factor in economic recovery.
   
As a teacher who is trained in the principles of education, I am aware of the importance of Science in the development of human logic and reasoning skills, as can be evidenced in highly industrialized societies where technical experts in various fields of science are the ones tasked with the operations and maintenance of their industrial sector.  The importance of furthering Latin American students knowledge in science, as can be seen in more advanced countries, will likewise hasten the development of the region into being one of the industrialized nations of the world.             
   
In my endeavor of teaching in rural Peru, I have chosen to hire teachers who have the same sets of beliefs as I do.  They must be able to look beyond the present and view Latin America based on the potentials of its society into being a fully-industrialized region.  They must realize this as an investment for what the future may hold for the region where students from every sector of the society can gain knowledge in the arts and the sciences in universities that are within the vicinity of their homes, and of their finances.  In a gist, my co-teachers should have a vision of Latin America where a high quality standard on higher education is available for every member of the society. 
   
Education, being social in its form, naturally must be conscious of the uniqueness that a particular society possesses.  Teachers, as well, being the front-liners of the educational programs of instructions, must always bear in mind this reality.  Thus, in teaching Latin American students, it is our responsibility to be sensitive of the needs that are distinctive to the culture.  The method of education should therefore be progressive, yet possessing of characteristics where a free exchange of ideas is encouraged, with students vis--vis teachers.  In most certainty, this will result in an increased interest on the part of the students, as this method has the characteristics of freedom that South Americans are known to be passionate with. 
   
It is my belief that the classroom should be a place where there is a free exchange of ideas between students and teachers.  It should never be representative of the divisions in the social strata, where the practice of nepotism and discrimination exist.  More so, being inside the confines of an educational institution, the students must be made to learn to develop their own passion in furthering their knowledge through the responsibilities that their educators have tasked on them.
   
The betterment of Latin America has always been my reason for choosing the professional avenue of education.  Her youth, primarily, is the sector that I am certain will be holding the torch of enlightenment for the entire population of the region to follow.  My initial mission of teaching English and Science will be my first steps in aspiring to reach this goal, for I am of the belief that in mastering these subjects, society is awarded with advantages that have the potential to free Latin America from the bounds of ignorance, oppression, and poverty.
   
English and Science, I believe, will be most beneficial for the region.  As aforementioned, their benefits are for the advancement of future generations of the societies that make up Latin America.  These subjects will make our society globally competitive to compete with skills from those of industrialized nations, and in most probability effect the long-waited economic recovery that generations have longed for.
   
Hence, if given the chance, I intend to be one of the forerunners of the new wave in education that will effect progressive changes in the society.  Armed with the principles that are founded by your institution, this mission then will not be an impossible one the long hours will not be in futility or the opportunities, wasted.  It will not be as before where hope seemed to be a by-gone word left in the dust bins of history.  Finally, the youth of Latin America will have a fighting chance on prosperity.