TEACHING A TRADE FOR TOMORROW

The video highlights a unique secondary school near Toronto that offers a new approach to education, focusing on preparing students of average intelligence for the competitive world. It emphasizes the importance of practical skills training in a highly automated society, where unskilled labor is less in demand. The school provides students with the skills needed for various technical jobs, ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce. The video also compares this Canadian school with British technical schools and discusses the job assistance provided to students.

What is the primary goal of the secondary school near Toronto?

• To prepare teenagers for the competitive world outside

• To focus on sports and extracurricular activities

• To train students for unskilled jobs

• To prepare students for university education

Why is there a decreasing demand for unskilled labor in today's society?

• Because of the rise in manual jobs

• Due to the increase in automated processes

• Because of the decline in technology

• Due to the lack of education

What skill is highlighted as impressive to a garage owner?

• Ability to wash cars

• Knowledge of car history

• Using an electronic tester to tune a car

• Ability to drive a car

What technical skills do 15-year-olds learn at the school?

• Central heating and dry cleaning

• Painting and drawing

• Gardening and landscaping

• Cooking and baking

How does the Canadian school compare to Britain's technical schools?

• It focuses more on sports

• It offers less encouragement to students

• It has fewer classes and equipment

• It is hard to beat in scope and support for less academically successful students