According to the Chapter 13, the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union affected the American School systems.As mentioned, the federal government intervention was at an all time high, in order to meet national goals.
Throughout my educational career, prior to higher education, I was assigned both male and female teachers.However, after reading the text and class discussions we have focused on the ratio amongst male and female teachers.For the most part, female teachers hold more positions in the education field than males.
According to Chapter 6, after the Civil War, women were given the opportunity to explore/ seek higher education.Which resulted in the expansion of educational advantages for these women.Chapter 13, I believe gives good reasoning for the the expansion of females in the educational field compared to males, to most present days.In 1945, Presidents Truman’s proposed that all young men train for one year.He believed this would be a “panacea” with American problems.This was a good idea if we were focused solely on the protection of our country.I feel this is an added factor to the ratio of female versus males in the educational teaching environment.Yes, their needed to be “national security” and a rise in the physical standard of the Nation’s manpower.However,I believed these males should have been educated as well.As we all know the quality of education depends on numerous factors in any individuals lives.When I say this I mean, life chances, childhood neighborhood etc.If these males lack basic skills through education, how would military training lower illiteracy rates?Yes, we should all be concerned with the conditions of America but it was unfair to mandate all males to military training.
The GI Bill of Rights had a major impact on college enrollment.It reminded me of my English professor’s son, he came into our English class one day, to speak with his father.After he exited the classroom, my professor explained to us he went away to the Army with HIGH intentions of receiving monetary rewards upon return.Unfortunately, he received little to nothing and was forced to attend school, a community college.Which was the least bit of his liking.In addition, we all have different goals and motivators, so how would sending all of these males to training, whether or not they agree, motivate them to want to continue school when they return?Was the implementation of this act a factor of the lessen male teacher population?Does the instilled role /perception of roles amongst males and females still exist?, and does it determine how we believe an average American classroom should look like?How does the family structure/each individuals roles in the past and present, affect the the educational learning environment for young children/students today?
As I previously mentioned,veterans would receive support for tuition, books, and living expenses.I compare these benefits to incentives.Do you think these incentives improved the quality of the males educational experience?In general many organizations and programs in America provide students with incentives, upon completion, Does it have an affect on the students od do they focus on the monetary factor of it?
As mentioned in Chapter 10, the idea of the Scholastic Aptitude Test was really important.As the text mentioned it “was suppose to predict success in college.” However, as we mentioned in the class many students may lack the tools necessary for preparation of the test.This can lead to failure.So who can determine the success of a college student?
According to a fellow classmate, who attends another CUNY institution feels, “In most recent days poverty is used as an excuse to many individuals who have resources but are lazy to seek betterment.” In my opinion, self-improvement is necessary for anyone to be successful with their education and work career.Easier said than done;poverty needs to be dealt with starting somewhat with an individual.Then as a whole, in the community the the issue can decrease.I agreed with the Walter Heller’s report.Education begins in the household,so there has to be a strong emphasis on education for all children.Motivation is also important for students who face lower income, lack resources.Programs like work study exist, and work training exist.In my opinion, success is there for ANYONE/EVERYONE.Poverty is no longer an excuse, in 2011, change can occur once you seek the right information.
Another topic in the text is Sesame Street.Sesame Street was a major success in reaching the children of the poor.From personal experience, I did not attend pre-school but I watched every episode of Sesame Street, everyday.Shows like Sesame Street,shaped children with social desires and undesirable behaviors.Sesame Street was beneficial in my educational career, in addition to the persistence of my father. This is presented in the text, having a strong male role model can better the nourishment of children.I’m unaware of the quality of the show in recent days, but it used to be very educational.
