Impact of Fewer Subjects on Student Cognition

The article explains that the decision by the Ministry of Education to implement the new Baccalaureate system focuses on reducing the number of subjects and emphasizing specialized tracks, aiming to lessen students' academic burdens and give them the opportunity to delve deeper into their fields. However, experts point out that decreasing foundational content, especially in literary subjects such as philosophy and history, may negatively impact the development of critical thinking and analytical skills, as these subjects play a fundamental role in building students' cognitive and cultural capacities. Specialists emphasize that all subjects, including those not directly related to the student's field of specialization, are important in shaping their personality and developing their intellectual skills. They believe that focusing on skills and abilities is the primary goal of pre-university education.

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