[B][b]1. Name at least 3 problems of education.
1. I feel that the number one problem within our educational system is the lack of parental involvement within our school system. An enthusiastic parent can combat most issues present in our schools. When parents are actively involved in their child's education children are generally more interested in learning or at least too scared to act up.
2. Lack or resources: Many schools lack the funds to provide the basic resources for their students.
3. Lack of RESPECT for the American teacher: Many people take on the attitude that people become teachers because they can't do anything else. This lack of respect for the educational profession in general causes many teachers to become burnt out with the profession.
Again, an enthusiastic parent partnered with a dedicated teacher can over come any issue within our schools system serving as a catalyst for change within the system .
You can probably tell I'm a future teacher here.
2. For each problem that you identified, please name a possible solution.
1. Teachers should reach out to parents early in the year welcoming parents into the classroom BEFORE problems arise and work to establish open dialog throughout the year with parents through every possible medium.
2. Resources are a big problems in all schools, it seems that the only solution would be equal distribution of materials regardless of socio economic status by the government.
3. Teachers should recieve fair pay for doing one of the hardest jobs out there and also should be given the same reverance as doctors, lawyers, and community leaders.
3. Is education fair to all of its students?
No.
4. Is education color blind? Should it be? How?
Education is not color blind but it definately should be.
5. Are you in favor of public single race schools with same race teachers? Why or why not? Advantages? Disadvantages?
Not quite sure. These could be wonderful mediums for children to be exposed to leaders within thier own communities with whom they look up to, however the United States is not a single race society, and the ability to be exposed to, collaborate with, and learn from other colors is essential in this day in age. I could see this being extremely detrimental if students are from neighborhoods largely dominated by one race and do not have the opportunity for exposure to other cultures in school.
6. Are you in favor of public single gender schools being taught by that respective gender? Why or why not? What are the advantages? Disadvantages?
Yes. I believe that single gender schools are an excellent idea. Studies have shown that girls have greater chances to suceed in math and science in single sex classrooms.
7. For at risk students or students who are disadvantaged in terms of class and inferior school settings, what should be done to help these students?
Mentoring, shawdowing, and self-esteem programs.
8. As members or prospective members of BGLOs, our focus is service. How can we help our own more PROACTIVELY? What are you doing right now or have done in the past?
I currently volunteer weekly at a local area Boys and Girls club as a tutor and mentor I also volunteer with Girls Incorporated during the summer. These programs afford me the opportunities to work with young people within my community.
Hope that helps.