Submitted by John Wibbens (not verified) on March 1, 2007 - 12:36.
The individuals instigating the scripted curricula are so far removed from the classroom that they have an unrealistic, inaccurate idea of what is necessary. Often the individuals creating the actual curriculum are teachers who have either been conscripted to do so or see the assignment as a way of escaping the classroom environment. The end result is a product which is flawed and hobbles the creativity of the classroom teacher. This in turn stifles the teachers enthusiasm. The lack of enthusiasm is directly conveyed to the students who then also lose the spark which an enthusiastic and creative teacher can provide. We end up with the proverbial tail wagging the dog with instructors teaching to a flawed test or curriculum and the educational environment becoming less engaging. This is essentially EVERYONE being left behind.....
The individuals instigating
Submitted by John Wibbens (not verified) on March 1, 2007 - 12:36.
The individuals instigating the scripted curricula are so far removed from the classroom that they have an unrealistic, inaccurate idea of what is necessary. Often the individuals creating the actual curriculum are teachers who have either been conscripted to do so or see the assignment as a way of escaping the classroom environment. The end result is a product which is flawed and hobbles the creativity of the classroom teacher. This in turn stifles the teachers enthusiasm. The lack of enthusiasm is directly conveyed to the students who then also lose the spark which an enthusiastic and creative teacher can provide. We end up with the proverbial tail wagging the dog with instructors teaching to a flawed test or curriculum and the educational environment becoming less engaging. This is essentially EVERYONE being left behind.....