There are numerous issues in this chapter that exist in contemporary education. The first was the idea that students in universities faced oppression/racism. As we discussed in class, different educational institution, there are numerous status quot to fulfill the requirement for each ethnic group in schools. Hence, the “optional” race questions on college admission applications or any job related/assessment examination. Although students may not know EVERY question is taken into consideration. Regardless of the mini section which state equality opportunity.
Throughout the chapter, Sidney Marland was mentioned with his different ideologies. He believed career education would resolve the answer to students’ rebellion, delinquency, and unemployment rates. I disagree with this notion. Each class discussion puts heavy emphasis on the importance of the household being the first teacher. In addition, students must have a sense of self determination/motivation, before these issues can be resolved. Being a student who graduated with an A.A degree in Liberal Arts, I feel I was given an opportunity that not all college students can experience. General education is very similar to Liberal Arts I feel I was given, as well as many students the chance to broaden my knowledge on numerous topics while still figuring out my intended major. However, once transferring to a senior college it is mandatory to declare a major with a certain time span. I also believe general education is meaningful. Some students lack the skills to seek further education/ or employment.
“Some of our more serious social and economic problems, including high unemployment and the attendant problems of disaffection and drug excess among the young.” However, we have to remember if students seek higher education does that mean that all external factors will cease? (I.e. poverty filled neighborhood, parents on drugs etc.)Does having an education gear solely to career like curriculum create a form of progress for students?
Throughout this text, numerous attempts were made to better the education system. Many models were followed around the world, to better the American education system. Throughout the years, the main goal for education was to “teach for the test.” Or prepare students for the job market. This chapter gave some examples, mentioned in Chapter 12, in regards to how the media/advertisement was visible in the school setting. Consumerism was linked into the school settings on different occasions. For example, McDonalds, and Burger King all had reasons to have students addicted to their products. Being a sociology major, I tend to look into different problems society face. As we all know social problems occur/develop over time. Do you feel the “alleged” positivity amongst these companies in the educational institutions can be blamed for the obese student population, in recent days? How can these schools, in a way where students are interested, educate their students on the issue of obesity to prevent bullying but increase healthy eating ?
Lastly, I agreed with the ban of Boy Scouts usage of school facilities. Due to the fact, that they despised homosexuals. With this in mind, shouldn’t the act of bullying in the daily curriculum exist? Do you think this would lessen the acts of bullying, physically, or in its technological form?
