Decision-making during the “Tweede Fase”: to what extent does this educational method correspond to the cognitive abilities of a child in the modern society?

This article will discuss the conception of the modern child, and what society demands of him. Together, society’s conception and demands of children form the basis of the working model in an educational system. Specifically of interest in this article is a feature of the Dutch educational system, known as the "Tweede Fase". In this system, children are expected to make important decisions about their future, at a relatively young age. These decisions will likely exercise a decisive influence on the decisions they can make later in life, such as their choice of field of study. But are they rea... Mehr ...