1. Since the release of A Nation at Risk in 1983, the school curricula for early childhood education through high school have become standards based and the performance of students is assessed regularly. How did these changes contribute to the different roles of schools discussed in this chapter?
The standards based changes made in education promoted more focus on academic achievement so that children will grow up and be able to compete in a global market and to the “economic growth of the nation” (p. 141). In addition, developing citizenship skills through different school courses (e.g. civics, history) and practice with school governance. Furthermore, schools role include social development, where student learn to interact and respect on another. Another role of schools is transmitting the culture of the nation (p. 143).
2. Students and families bring their cultures into the classroom. Teachers also bring to school their cultures, which may be different than that of their students. What problems can arise if teachers establish their own culture as the norm to be followed in …show more content…
158). In addition, insufficient funds that do not allow students to enjoy fund subjects like art. However, students in rural areas are a small community where they know each other and “a feeling of neighborliness exists” (p. 158). Schools on urban areas are also affected by budget cuts, which can affect student’s fun activities like art. In addition, classroom conditions may be deplorable thus reducing students learning as well as not having teachers that are well prepared. There is also the risk of having overcrowded classrooms. Nonetheless, schools in urban communities “are usually rich in educational and entertainment resources such as libraries, museums, theaters, professional sports, colleges, and
The standards based changes made in education promoted more focus on academic achievement so that children will grow up and be able to compete in a global market and to the “economic growth of the nation” (p. 141). In addition, developing citizenship skills through different school courses (e.g. civics, history) and practice with school governance. Furthermore, schools role include social development, where student learn to interact and respect on another. Another role of schools is transmitting the culture of the nation (p. 143).
2. Students and families bring their cultures into the classroom. Teachers also bring to school their cultures, which may be different than that of their students. What problems can arise if teachers establish their own culture as the norm to be followed in …show more content…
158). In addition, insufficient funds that do not allow students to enjoy fund subjects like art. However, students in rural areas are a small community where they know each other and “a feeling of neighborliness exists” (p. 158). Schools on urban areas are also affected by budget cuts, which can affect student’s fun activities like art. In addition, classroom conditions may be deplorable thus reducing students learning as well as not having teachers that are well prepared. There is also the risk of having overcrowded classrooms. Nonetheless, schools in urban communities “are usually rich in educational and entertainment resources such as libraries, museums, theaters, professional sports, colleges, and