(E.G. 600) Module 9
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Module 9 - Discussion Board
1.
Following World War II, every American was granted the chance to receive an education.
The progress and transformations that unfolded in the country during the absence of
soldiers at war paved the way for limitless educational prospects for all individuals. The
federal government implemented educational policies not only to stimulate economic
growth, but also to mitigate disparities (Rury, 2020). After the ruling that declared the
separate but equal act unconstitutional, various positive changes took place in the United
States. The advancement of technology and the subsequent increase in job opportunities
led to a significant rise in professional and educational opportunities for women.
Additionally, veterans were afforded the opportunity to pursue free higher education
through a post-World War II educational program. The program allocated a maximum
annual sum for each eligible veteran, which could be utilized at any institution meeting
specific minimum standards (Freidman 2007).
2.
In my opinion, there appears to be an excessive level of government influence and
control over the content being taught by educators in the classroom. The educational
system compels teachers to prioritize teaching material based on exam requirements, as
students' test scores play a pivotal role in determining the school's ranking. This ranking,
in turn, governs the distribution of funds. The current education system's political
framework hinders the ability of teachers to provide comprehensive education to students
and restricts students from going beyond the curriculum necessary to pass standardized
tests. As stated by Freidman (2007), traditionally, governments have funded educational
institutions directly, thereby necessitating this approach as a means to support education.
In my opinion, it is the government's responsibility to allocate sufficient funds for teacher
salaries and school resources in order to effectively support education and schooling.
While I do not entirely oppose the concept of standardized testing as it is important to
assess students' performance, I firmly believe that funding decisions for schools should
not be solely based on these test results.
3.
Advancements in technology have consistently progressed and are poised to continue
evolving at a rapid pace. These advancements have significantly enhanced global
accessibility to a wide array of resources. In the 21st century, technology plays an integral
role in powering our world. Various perspectives exist regarding the extent and impact of
technological progress. American author Neil Postman gave a presentation entitled "Five
Things We Must Understand About Technological Change" in 1998. Within this
discourse, he deliberates upon the merits and drawbacks of technology. Postman posits
that every time a new technological advancement emerges, it is invariably accompanied
by a corresponding drawback. To illustrate this point, he cites the example of a car. The
introduction of cars has revolutionized transportation, granting people the convenience of
travel. However, this convenience comes at a cost as it contributes to air pollution,
congested cities, and disturbs the natural beauty of our landscape (Postman, 1998). In the
realm of education, technology has made significant progress. According to Postman
(1998), the most notable impact of technology has been the development and promotion
of standardized tests such as IQ tests, SATs, and GREs. These tests have redefined the
concept of learning and subsequently led to a reorganization of the curriculum to fit these
assessments. Furthermore, technology has bestowed students with unprecedented access
to information through the internet. This easy accessibility to a vast pool of knowledge
has transformed how students seek answers (Postman, 1998).
Resources:
Friedman, M. (2007). The role of government in education. In R. Curran (Ed.), Philosophy of
education: An anthology, 194-199. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
Postman, N. (1998, March).
Five things we need to know about technological change
. Speech in
Denver, Colorado.
Rury, J. L. (2020). Education, equity, and social policy: Postwar American through the 1970s
(Chapter 5). Education and social change: Contours in the history of American schooling, 6th Ed.
New York: Routledge.
Questions:
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In what ways has technology evolved since your time as a student compared to its
integration in your current classroom as an educator?
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Is technology advantageous within your classroom: why or why not?
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What are your perspectives regarding standardized testing?
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