I'm not frustrated at all i just thought it sounded pretty cool. There are a bunch of things to talk about in this update of the blog with a few current events to touch on and the idea of dress codes and charter schools has popped up in the public purposes course. I will also be discussing my first field visit and the questions I have.
The current event that brought fourth the most conversation was the idea that art programs could be cut due to poor test scores. The standardized testing system if anything is helped by the arts as they encourage students to see the bigger picture and not just what is going on at the moment, it provides children with a broader sense of knowledge. The arts also promote students to be more culturally well rounded and in tune with the rest of the world. These can only help children not hinder their test scores.
The idea of dress codes was also brought up, I do not have much to say about this issue as I went to a private school with a uniform. This was never a question for me sandals, shorts, tank tops were never an issue. To be completely honest does it really matter if a child/teenager wants to wear ripped jeans if they want to learn there doesn't seem to be a problem with me. As long as their is respect then freedom with responsibility should reign supreme.
Another big topic of conversation was the idea of Charter schools, I really enjoy the idea and the premis but when put into practice it doesn't always work out. The idea of a broad range of topic and curriculum is amazing and that is what gets me into it, but the lack of funding and the small enrollment kind of kill it for me. So much could be done with students who want to learn more than just math reading and writing. There are so many more things to do in this world and with the proper funding could be afforded.
This brings me to something I am very excited about, visiting the public school for my field observation. There are a bunch of questions that are going through my mind and when I try to think about what i am going to ask my mind goes blank because I have no idea what it is going to be like. So I guess my first question would be How do you manage the classroom because it is not really in the teacher program? Is teaching hard? What strategies do you use or activities to get the children involved? I don't know there is a bunch of things I want to know but i think I will have to wait to find out.
That is all, Rock On, Luke
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Luke, you bring up some really great points. I went to a school where the dress code was a very big deal, no ripped jeans, no shorts shorter than fingertip length, no tank tops for the guys, and the list goes on. It was really more frustrating than helpful. I also agree with you on the issue of art classes. I think that these classes do hold merit and educational value. It's really sad to see that these classes are the first to go when budgets don't pull through, but now they're being accused of not helping raise test scores. It seems like a ridiculous argument to me.
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