By: José D’erriba*
Africa-Press – Cape verde. A living example of this sad tragedy can be seen in Cape Verde, where, for example, the mere hearing of speeches given by certain deputies, highly decorated by academia, in parliament, casts an ominous shadow over the nation. This sinister gap between what is boasted as academic merit and the actual ability to communicate and understand is, without a doubt, a heartbreaking reality, a Greek tragedy played out in the corridors of power.
The dark educational phenomenon of the modern era is a haunting image, a portrait of alarming disconnection, where titles and credentials shine like shooting stars, yet their ability to effectively represent knowledge and serve the public drowns in dense darkness. It is a profound tragedy to witness the prevalence of individuals boasting noble degrees and titles, while their actual capabilities to enlighten the world with wisdom leave much to be desired. This discrepancy, more than a simple personal tragedy, is an open wound in the soul of our society, undermining our ability to build structures of positive, lasting and ethereal change.
The origin of this complex enigma can be traced to two possible sources: the lack of rigor of educational institutions or the failure of wise teachers in the art of selecting those who can truly absorb knowledge and weave the tapestry of understanding. No matter where this darkness comes from, it knows no geographical boundaries, haunting not just one nation but spreading its shadows across distant lands.
A chilling example of this educational tragedy echoes across the lands of North America, where students struggle to match the brilliant achievements of their Chinese and Finnish peers on hallowed international assessments like PISA, the heavenly judgment of knowledge, so to speak. This discrepancy not only stains the parchment of the educational system, but also reflects the insufficiency of preparing young people for the titanic battles of the contemporary world. And when we cast our gaze beyond the horizon, darkness grows, enveloping entire continents. In Africa and Europe, the gulf between the pomp of credentials and royal representation often reaches proportions that make the gods shudder.
A living example of this sad tragedy can be seen in Cape Verde, where, for example, the mere hearing of speeches given by certain deputies, highly decorated by academia, in parliament, casts an ominous shadow over the nation. This sinister gap between what is boasted as academic merit and the actual ability to communicate and understand is, without a doubt, a heartbreaking reality, a Greek tragedy played out in the corridors of power.
This dark distance between titles and the capacity to represent not only undermines trust in educational institutions, but tears the social tapestry itself. Positive transformation can only be brought to light by the Midas touch of those who possess not only the gold of knowledge, but also the ability to shape it into masterpieces of wisdom, debating and applying it like poets with brushes of fire. and cosmic paints.
In short, the current tragedy between diplomas and the capacity to represent is a serious and multifaceted problem that transcends borders, an epic of souls in search of the light of knowledge. It demands a passionate search for changes in educational practices, a demand for careful selection of learners, and a renewed oath to prepare warriors of knowledge to face the battles of an increasingly dark and complex world. Without solving this enigma, we will be condemned to wander in the growing abyss between what is proclaimed and the reality that is capable of being represented, a tragedy that will echo for eternity.
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