Meaningful Education Reform Persuasive Essay by Nicky
Meaningful Education Reform
A discussion of three problems facing American education in the 21st century.
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| 1,500 words
| 8 sources
| APA
| 2011
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Description:
The paper addresses three of the most pressing concerns facing the American public education system, namely, the absolute failure of the NCLB philosophy, the problems associated with current hiring and retention practices and the outdated methods and materials used to present lessons in public education. The paper discusses how all three elements can be addressed throughout the educational system, and asserts that if the U.S. hopes to continue as a leader in trade, technology, and business in the global international community, it must rectify the situation.
Outline:
Introduction
Comprehensive Reformulation of the "No Child Left Behind" Concept
Re-Evaluating the Hiring, Retention, and Tenure System
Active, Inquiry-Based vs. Passive, Lecture-and-Textbook-Based Learning
Conclusion
Outline:
Introduction
Comprehensive Reformulation of the "No Child Left Behind" Concept
Re-Evaluating the Hiring, Retention, and Tenure System
Active, Inquiry-Based vs. Passive, Lecture-and-Textbook-Based Learning
Conclusion
From the Paper:
"In principle, the purpose of the NCLB approach to American educational reform was to reduce the learning gap between students from racial minority and economically disadvantaged communities and their counterparts from more privileged communities (Caillier, 2007). Certainly, the objectives of the NCLB program were laudable, but the conceptual framework was fatally flawed from the outset and instead of improving American public education, many educators believe it either achieved very little or even contributed further to the problem (Darling-Hammond, 2004; Mooney, 2005; Sonnenblick, 2008)."Sample of Sources Used:
- Adams, D., Hamm, M. (1994). New Designs for Teaching and Learning: Promoting Active Learning in Tomorrow's Schools. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Caillier, J. (2007). "No Child Left Behind Act: Are States On Target To Make Their Goals?" Journal of Negro Education, Fall 2007 Issue. Retrieved May 7, 2009, from: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3626/is_200710/ai_n25139930/pg_10
- Darling-Hammond, L. (2004). "NCLB Implementation Challenges: The Local Superintendent's View" Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 80: 156-169.
- Gardner, H. (2000). The Disciplined Mind: Beyond Facts and Standardized Tests: The K-12 Education That Every Child Deserves. New York: Penguin Putnam.
- Isaacson, W. (2009). "How To raise The Standards In America's School" Time, Vol. 173, No. 16; April 27, 2009: 32-37.
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Meaningful Education Reform (2011, October 26)
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"Meaningful Education Reform" 26 October 2011.
Web. 03 December. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/persuasive-essay/meaningful-education-reform-148513/>