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When we believe that public schools should teach everyone to the same standard, we either disenfranchise some or drag others down by teaching to the lowest common denominator.
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on May 14, 2015, 09:46:58 PMWhen we believe that public schools should teach everyone to the same standard, we either disenfranchise some or drag others down by teaching to the lowest common denominator.This is one of the major issues with our current education system, it is a one size fits all method. This system is very easy to administer by the teachers, but is not well received by all students. There are other, much more effective methods available, but they would require more effort on the teachers part and more resources allocated by school districts. Which is hard sell, even if it could guarantee better education. Not to mention a complete paradigm shift in the attitude and thinking about how education occurs. Also it would become difficult to continue using standardized testing (which is another whole topic about whether those tests really provide value)
Quote from: moto123 on June 12, 2015, 01:45:41 PMQuote from: TexasRedNeck on May 14, 2015, 09:46:58 PMWhen we believe that public schools should teach everyone to the same standard, we either disenfranchise some or drag others down by teaching to the lowest common denominator.This is one of the major issues with our current education system, it is a one size fits all method. This system is very easy to administer by the teachers, but is not well received by all students. There are other, much more effective methods available, but they would require more effort on the teachers part and more resources allocated by school districts. Which is hard sell, even if it could guarantee better education. Not to mention a complete paradigm shift in the attitude and thinking about how education occurs. Also it would become difficult to continue using standardized testing (which is another whole topic about whether those tests really provide value)Gotta disagree with you on this one- Took 7 hours, but the coffee kicked in!
They were teaching "history" in my daughters school. They began to cover religious history with muslim (say what) and another parent and I stood up and go why not Christian first?? Teacher was taken back by us, but thank goodness my daughter was smart enough to see through it. This common core is widely accepted out here and many teachers like it. At least 2+2 is still 4, but getting there is strange. Then we have the kids who cannot wear the US flag on a shirt on cinco de mayo as it may cause unrest.I am so glad I don't have to hold my tongue for anyone now and can carry in all 50 states regardless of local-state law.
Gotta disagree with you on this one- As a teacher, I have to differentiate what I do for multiple levels within each class. Requires sacrifice of time from the sharp ones who get it, to the glass lickers who can't perform simple tasks, like use a ruler; can't read, comprehend or follow written or oral directions. Can't solve simple problems with out being led to the answer through questioning that shouldn't be necessary, but is! Daily and multiple times each period. Some cannot even grasp concepts when demonstrated infront of them! THESE ARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!