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Hi All,
I'm cramming for the exam at the moment and have written my first essay. Amazing how quickly the time goes. I can see so many obvious holes in the work, but am hoping you can find any other flaws I missed. I greatly appreciate any and all feedback. Good luck to all!
Alison
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A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
____________________________________________________
A national curriculum for primary and secondary students is not a new concept. It is one that has been debated
in class rooms, school board meetings and even on the legislative floor. And while historically a large
scale change to curriculum has failed. The times we now live in require that we as a individuals and nation
revisit the topic with modern eyes.
Having been an educator myself, as well as growing up in a family of educators, I am well aware of the extensive
time commitment required to develop effective curriculum. I have witnessed many a teacher toiling away in the
teachers lounge long after the final school bell has rung and the playground gone silent. Teachers must take into
account testing standards, learning styles, local cultural variances (such as high immigrant communities) to develop
curriculum that keep students of all abilities and backgrounds engaged and challenged. On the student level, a national
curriculum could go a long way towards creating opportunities for extra time with students on an individual
basis in an effort to insure the success of each student.
When looking at implications of a national curriculum on a community level one glaring implication arises - the economic impact.
When all students throughout the country are learning the same materials there is
an obvious economies of scale advantage when purchasing textbooks, study aids, classroom displays etc. Additionally,
there may be a cost savings on other related costs such as teacher trainings/in-service. A national curriculum could
go a long way to standardizing "cost per student" for communities creating a more predictable local tax burden.
Finally, on a national level, this national curriculum approach could allow a country to be more competitive in an
everchanging economy. For example, at this time, the papers are littered with articles regarding the STEM job gap. As
the country has moved from its industrial manufacturing past into the modern technology driven society, a country must
be equipped to have its education methods in step with the needs of the times.
Now, none of this is to say that one curriculum truly fits all. Ultimately, some students may be academically more advanced
than the curriculum as provided while others may struggle. Other considerations include special learning needs of
learning disabled students, non-native language speakers etc. The national curriculum must make accomodation for and include
curriculum appropriate for all students of the nation.
That being said, it it clear that the individual, local and national advantages make a compelling argument for moving
forward with a national curriculum for primary and secondary students within the nation.
I'm cramming for the exam at the moment and have written my first essay. Amazing how quickly the time goes. I can see so many obvious holes in the work, but am hoping you can find any other flaws I missed. I greatly appreciate any and all feedback. Good luck to all!
Alison
____________________________________________________
A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
____________________________________________________
A national curriculum for primary and secondary students is not a new concept. It is one that has been debated
in class rooms, school board meetings and even on the legislative floor. And while historically a large
scale change to curriculum has failed. The times we now live in require that we as a individuals and nation
revisit the topic with modern eyes.
Having been an educator myself, as well as growing up in a family of educators, I am well aware of the extensive
time commitment required to develop effective curriculum. I have witnessed many a teacher toiling away in the
teachers lounge long after the final school bell has rung and the playground gone silent. Teachers must take into
account testing standards, learning styles, local cultural variances (such as high immigrant communities) to develop
curriculum that keep students of all abilities and backgrounds engaged and challenged. On the student level, a national
curriculum could go a long way towards creating opportunities for extra time with students on an individual
basis in an effort to insure the success of each student.
When looking at implications of a national curriculum on a community level one glaring implication arises - the economic impact.
When all students throughout the country are learning the same materials there is
an obvious economies of scale advantage when purchasing textbooks, study aids, classroom displays etc. Additionally,
there may be a cost savings on other related costs such as teacher trainings/in-service. A national curriculum could
go a long way to standardizing "cost per student" for communities creating a more predictable local tax burden.
Finally, on a national level, this national curriculum approach could allow a country to be more competitive in an
everchanging economy. For example, at this time, the papers are littered with articles regarding the STEM job gap. As
the country has moved from its industrial manufacturing past into the modern technology driven society, a country must
be equipped to have its education methods in step with the needs of the times.
Now, none of this is to say that one curriculum truly fits all. Ultimately, some students may be academically more advanced
than the curriculum as provided while others may struggle. Other considerations include special learning needs of
learning disabled students, non-native language speakers etc. The national curriculum must make accomodation for and include
curriculum appropriate for all students of the nation.
That being said, it it clear that the individual, local and national advantages make a compelling argument for moving
forward with a national curriculum for primary and secondary students within the nation.
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