What is liberal education? Myths vs facts

Modern careers require a modern approach to education. What is the solution? Liberal education. The reason being the opportunity it gives to young learners to unlock the endless potential within them. But there are few myths around liberal education. Therefore, today we’ll share insights to clear them up and give you a finer, more real picture.

Myth: Liberal education is for those who don’t seek academic rigour

Fact: The word ‘liberal’ is often misconstrued as a lack of rigour, structure or seriousness. However, the ‘liberal’ in liberal education means quite the opposite. It refers to liberating a learner’s mind from constraints. It teaches learners how to think critically, communicate clearly, build problem solving abilities, appreciate others, understand the physical world and connect and collaborate with empathy.

Here are some critical soft skills you need to have that a degree in liberal arts helps you build:

• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Conclusion

So there you have it! Not everything we know or believe about liberal education is 100% accurate. That is why it is important to rely on experts.

At Beyond 8, we have been creating transformative pathways for liberal education and it is a joy to see our learners discover the true joys of learning and go on to incredible things in their lives and careers. If you enjoyed reading this blog, you’ll surely love Nadini Ramesh, co-founder of Beyond8, who bust these myths in her video.

Do get in touch with us at www.beyond8.in and together we’ll figure out how liberal education can make your child’s learning and career journey more rewarding.