Submitted by Carl M (not verified) on October 3, 2007 - 19:38.
The measuring of student success has been a political nightmare. With NCLB taking center stage in education today, students are inundated with a plethora of state exams that are to measure student mastery of subject material. Behind all the test taking strategies and standarized cirriculum, the true meaning of education has been lost. Not all students can or should go to college. Students learn at different levels and in different ways. Unrealistic and demanding pacing schedules don't help students they limit the opportunity for teachers to effectively challenge and excite students about subject matter.
I believe that student success can't be measured universally. Learning opportunities are not equitable. Affluent districts have an unfair advantage over larger urban districts. Special education and ESOL students can't be held accountable to the same standards as other students. Social skills are equally as important as academic skills. Senior projects in my district require interaction with people outside of our school. I believe a lack of social interaction is a major flaw in home schooling.
A Student's Success
Submitted by Carl M (not verified) on October 3, 2007 - 19:38.
The measuring of student success has been a political nightmare. With NCLB taking center stage in education today, students are inundated with a plethora of state exams that are to measure student mastery of subject material. Behind all the test taking strategies and standarized cirriculum, the true meaning of education has been lost. Not all students can or should go to college. Students learn at different levels and in different ways. Unrealistic and demanding pacing schedules don't help students they limit the opportunity for teachers to effectively challenge and excite students about subject matter.
I believe that student success can't be measured universally. Learning opportunities are not equitable. Affluent districts have an unfair advantage over larger urban districts. Special education and ESOL students can't be held accountable to the same standards as other students. Social skills are equally as important as academic skills. Senior projects in my district require interaction with people outside of our school. I believe a lack of social interaction is a major flaw in home schooling.