On planet earth we have educational facilities called schools. The way they are structured are from grades one to six, which are known as elementary school, seven to eighth, which are known as middle school, and nine to twelve known as high school. The content knowledge of the student in known by their grade level. Students are required to know certain subject areas such as Math, Reading, and Science. As shown by the PEP, Math, reading, and Science scores have risen from 1990 to 2005 in elementary and middle school, yet in high school scores have declined from 1990 to 2005. This decline is due to low moral from students, lack of resources and educational funding. By improving this, it will show an improvement on scores in the upcoming years.
Most of our students come from a Caucasian background. There are about 53% whites, 5% Asians, 15% African Americans, 24% Latino, and 6% American Indian. Due to the surrounding areas that we live in we want a positive and successful education for our students. As successful educators we find ways to connect language, music, cultural background and lifestyle of different students to make them feel comfortable not as an outsider. Our main goal is to push our students and motivate them to succeed in what ever they choose to do in life.
Our teachers often begin at or about the age of 22 and having received a bachelor?s degree. Many continue to pursue their own education as well as working to educate their students. 47% of our teachers have achieved a master? degree or doctorate, and 58% of our teachers have been working in the field of education for over ten years. The majority of our high school educators are trained specifically in there are of content, ranging from 79% of Mathematics instructors to 84% of Social Science instructors. Although the Federal ?No Child Left Behind Act? does not require instructors to have a degree in their field of teaching, it does require them to, ?demonstrates subject matter competence.? A constant flow of new ideas about teaching is coming into our education system through an average of 14-21% of full time teachers with less than 3 years experience. These instructors, though lacking in experience,, more than compensate with a passion for teaching and a wealth of new
and exciting ideas!
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As an alien (ha) I wanted to know how your students upbringing was. How are their parents educated, how is their economic stance in society, where are they mostly found in the country?
I was also interested in what kind of care the children are given once they get to school. Are their nurses or psychological help if needed? Are the children raised to fit into society or are taught to be their own thinkers?
With teachers I believe you explained it very well and have no questions about them.
I think your explanation is very informative and you covered most of the areas that were questionable. However, you stated "Students are required to know certain subject areas such as Math, Reading, and Science." As an alien, I am wondering what happens if you don't? Where are the students put if they are not up to par with the rest of their classmates? Is there tutoring involved, testing, segregation of students who do not learn as quickly?
Also, you stated that teachers come up with exercises that incorporate all different languages, cultures, backgrounds, etc. I think that is great! This way no one feels left out which I think is very important in the classroom. Everyone should feel like they are part of a whole. What sort of exercises are practiced?
Great points! Very informative yet interesting!
What about surrounding areas make us want positive and successful education? I'm not so sure that everyone feels that way. If that is the case, what can we do to make everyone more involved and or concerned with how students are educated?
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