How would your redesign assist in building the American economy
American Education Redesign
“What the best and wisest parent wants for his own child, that must the community want for all its children. Any other ideal for our schools is narrow and unlovely; acted upon, it destroys our democracy.”
~ John Dewey
The reading for this week discussed three foundational aspects of this course. These include how schooling is conducted in other countries, what can be learned from the policies, purposes, and practices of education systems, or individual schools, from around the world, and the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. education system.
Darling-Hammond (2010) states that, “Creating new schools and innovations is a great American pastime” (p. 264). She also claims that education policy makers have continued to miss the mark on creating an education system that effectively meets the needs of all students that will also assist in building the American economy. What do these types of school systems look like? Which system(s) of redesign would you chose to implement in order to improve the current U.S. education system?
In a 3- to 4-page reflection, respond to the following questions:
How is schooling conducted in other countries?
What can you learn from the policies, purposes, and practices of education systems or individual schools from around the world?
Utilizing this information and relevant additional research, illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. education system.
What system(s) of redesign would you implement to improve this current system?
How would your redesign assist in building the American economy?
Be certain to use APA style for all citations and references. Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research.
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This is the additional information provided to the students for this weeks assignments.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING FOR THE FUTURE
Deep and lasting educational reform does not happen overnight, even with the speed of fast-paced advancements and flexibilities of the 21st century. As economies, societies, technology, and cultures have changed, the education system in the United States has remained relatively neutral. The world is changing fast, therefore, the American education system can no longer stand still. Indeed, education will shape the future. Moving toward the goal of education sustainability requires fundamental educational reform. As the role of education is highlighted, it is critical that the United States keep abreast of the world’s evolving educational standards and best practices to continue to discuss ideas on to how to impart a global perspective in the American education system.
Clearly globalization has transformed the way people live, work, learn, and interact with others. In this interconnected world, it is evident that the children of today will live in an even more globalized nation, and society will continue to be increasingly affected by people around the world. No single or easy answer to educational reform is evident, but it is not difficult to identify some important, interrelated, and fundamental issues contributing to assessing needs.
When thinking worldwide, the vast community of educators represent an enormously potent human-resource that can be invaluable in the American education system’s reform. Is this resource being tapped to its fullest potential? This global effort can perhaps be better understood as an emerging vision rather than as a neatly defined concept. Bold, focused, and coordinated action is critical if the United States is to remain a global leader.
The United States does not stand alone in its desire to prepare its children for the skills that they will need to succeed in the future. The increasingly global world poses unique challenges for education. While no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty, educators owe it to students to try to prepare them for tomorrow’s world. How can educators prepare the next generation fast enough and well enough to meet the growing and demanding skills for the 21st century?
WEEKLY OBJECTIVES
Through participation in the following activities, the candidate will:
Develop a common understanding across international borders of how children learn best.
Global Engagement
Compare and contrast educational systems worldwide
Book Study Take-Away
American Education Redesign
Building a World-Class Education System
REQUIRED STUDIES
The following materials are required studies for this week. Complete these studies at the beginning of the week and save these weekly materials for future use.
The Flat World and Education (Darling-Hammond, 2010)
Chapter 8: Organizing for Success
Chapter 9: Policy for Quality and Equality
The Global Fourth Way (Hargreaves & Shirley, 2012)
Chapter 9: Pointers for Practice: The Global Fourth Way in Action
A World-Class Education (Stewart, 2012)
6: Creating the Future
Explore
Global Citizenship (Oxfam, n.d.) [Website]
RECOMMENDED STUDIES
These resources are provided to enhance your overall learning experience. For deeper understanding of the weekly concepts, review these optional resources.
Darling-Hammond, L. (2010, August 2). The flat world and education [Video file]. Retrieved from http://library.fora.tv/2010/08/02/Linda_Darling-Ha…
Olds, K. (2012, March). What are we talking about and why does it matter? Inside Higher Ed Retrieved from http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/globalhighered…
Oxfam. (2006). Education for global citizenship: A guide for schools. A Curriculum for Global Citizenship. Retrieved from http://www.oxfam.org.uk/-/media/Files/Education/Gl…
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