Two important branches of philosophy, aesthetics and ethics, often come to our house to visit each other during the choice making related to house design. Most may not design and build, but everybody selects shelter, food, clothing, transportation, and so on. These are basic to life. As such, they are basic to education. In our culture, designers are driven by what sells.
Every consumer is artistic with innate needs for aesthetic fulfillment.
Unfortunately, there is very little discussion and debate in our schools to inform these needs. We can help children develop the thinking, questioning, and designing skills to give them the power to be agents for good in society. As teachers we can sensitize our students and help them learn skills to be agents for good. As teachers, as Christians, or simply as members of the human race it is our birthright, our privilege and obligation to do what we can to improve the conditions in which people live. All people need utensils, clothing, tools, space for living, space for religious expression, and space for social interaction.