There is a fierce debate on whether junior school students should be exposed to global news as part of their curriculum. The critics argue that it is time-wasting due to the limited knowledge students have and the time efficiency of news. From my perspective, I believe that early exposure to worldwide news is necessary for students, with the advantages outweighing the disadvantages.
From political news to recreational rumors, it is clear that numerous news emerge from all over the world, requiring teenage students to be able to distinguish informative messages that benefit their development. To be specific, as most secondary school students are young, they are easily misled by polished news containing falsehoods and scams, publishing inappropriate and naive reviews without considering the consequences. Additionally, despite the time efficiency of most international news, only a few of these activities will leave a mark in the history books, leading to the conclusion that they are insignificant compared to compulsory subjects like math and languages, which have widespread usage in personal advancement and career pursuits.
However, it is these shortcomings that the education bureau has an obligation to provide lessons for junior school students to identify valuable news enabling students to broaden their horizons and have opportunities to express their opinions on international issues. Moreover, if students are not exposed to a wide range of global realities, they may never learn the differences between civilizations, experience the diversity of cultures, or understand the importance of peace and equality in many impoverished countries. Therefore, a course specifically focused on international news contributes to reducing discrimination and stereotypes.
In conclusion, under no circumstances can we deny the suggestion to introduce a new subject for world news. With connections to the global society, I believe that secondary school students will benefit from the colorful and educational class.