Monday, April 6, 2009
Class Reaction 4-1-09
I found it to be interesting during our class discussion how much schools have changed over time. As far as attendance, only rich boys could become educated. Then girls could be educated. After this there was segregation. I look at today's schools. There are laws that require children to attend school. Parent's are held accountable if their child(ren) misses too many days. Parents use to be the ones who did not believe it was important for their children to attend schools. For example, farmers saw their children as workers. Society has changed it's views on education over the years. I know that in Rock Hill School District, a child should not miss more than 10 days of school for the school year. Segregation was an issue at one time, but now school district's even have classes to meet the needs of children with special needs. Most people today feel that it is important for their child(ren) to attend some type of college in order to be successful in today's society. Looking back over the years, the importance of education has changed. There will always be more improvements to be made, but I feel like we have really advanced over the years. The name of our course is "Teaching in a Democracy", and we will continue to have people with different beliefs and ideas when it comes to education. I believe that there will always be problems with the education system, because it affects so many people. As teachers, we need to realize that we are there to make a differnce in the life of a child and do the best job we can with what we have.
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It is interesting to see how far along education has come. As you said, farmers used to view their children as workers; therefore not needing a formal education in a school setting. As a preschool teacher, if a student is out more than 2 days in a row, I will call home or somehow contact the parent to make sure the child is okay. Years ago, education and attendance were not important. Today, a teacher will contact the parent after the child has been absent a certain amount of days to follow up and see the reason for their absence.
Great post, Susan. I found last class to be very interesting, as well. It's great to see how far education has come. It has changed from something for upper class white males to an education for everyone. Unfortunately there are still many changes that may need to be made, but it's nice to know that education is a right for everyone, regardless of sex, race, etc.
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