Précis and Response Paragraphs
The Need to Validate Vocational Interests: Précis Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, in her article “The Need to Validate Vocational Interests” (2016), argues that solely college-oriented academic programs are damaging to students better suited for vocational occupations, and often produce the reverse of their intended effect by discouraging teens who are otherwise intelligent and hardworking. Lamb-Sinclair formulates her arguments by combining her personal observations from her experience as both a student and educator with well-researched studies concerning the health and happiness of today’s workers. Lamb-Sinclair proposes the idea that schools offer more support for students interested in “shop” courses as a third option to the two that many today have to face, which are either dropping out of high school or needlessly going into debt to get a degree. She draws from relatable and common experiences, showing that her article would attract all kinds of readers, most specifically other teachers who might consider adjusting a bit to the needs of their individual students.
Response:
This is a very unusual topic which is not talked about enough, which is why this was such an interesting article to analyze. It is unusual that a teacher …show more content…
Lamb-Sinclair validates her claims through her own experiments used on students, as well as factual evidence based on the link between engaged teachers and student success. Lamb-Sinclair aims to convince readers that for an entire classroom to thrive, teachers must be given the freedom to teach in their own unique style lest they burn out or fail to engage their students. She uses a rather cordial yet decisive tone which makes her audience want to listen to and help her, her students, and ultimately
The Need to Validate Vocational Interests: Précis Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, in her article “The Need to Validate Vocational Interests” (2016), argues that solely college-oriented academic programs are damaging to students better suited for vocational occupations, and often produce the reverse of their intended effect by discouraging teens who are otherwise intelligent and hardworking. Lamb-Sinclair formulates her arguments by combining her personal observations from her experience as both a student and educator with well-researched studies concerning the health and happiness of today’s workers. Lamb-Sinclair proposes the idea that schools offer more support for students interested in “shop” courses as a third option to the two that many today have to face, which are either dropping out of high school or needlessly going into debt to get a degree. She draws from relatable and common experiences, showing that her article would attract all kinds of readers, most specifically other teachers who might consider adjusting a bit to the needs of their individual students.
Response:
This is a very unusual topic which is not talked about enough, which is why this was such an interesting article to analyze. It is unusual that a teacher …show more content…
Lamb-Sinclair validates her claims through her own experiments used on students, as well as factual evidence based on the link between engaged teachers and student success. Lamb-Sinclair aims to convince readers that for an entire classroom to thrive, teachers must be given the freedom to teach in their own unique style lest they burn out or fail to engage their students. She uses a rather cordial yet decisive tone which makes her audience want to listen to and help her, her students, and ultimately