In order to better prepare high school students for the learning environment of a college classroom, secondary education needs to require AP-level classroom experience. These …show more content…
Teachers are the best equipped to set curriculum that will prepare their students for what they will face in college. Teachers have specialized in their own field of study and have been certified to teach in this specialty. Because of this post-secondary academic knowledge, they have not only learned how and what to teach, but they also have personal experience in a college environment. This means that they can set a curriculum that not only covers basic understanding of the subject, but can also serve as a precursor to entry level college courses. For this reason, giving teachers more freedom in the classroom will allow them to better prepare their students for