NCLB, also known as the “No Child Left behind Act” has become an ongoing concern amongst classroom settings. As we discussed over the semester the idea of teaching towards the test, leaves children with the least bit of educational intake. Often times, I hear stories of high school teachers giving students the easy way out. In other words, if a teacher feels students should just pass their exams, with a set curriculum assigned, most of the time exact answers are given to ensure a passing grade on the test.This not only decreases the child’s ability to learn new information but the instructors or teachers quality of teaching is not challenged. Often times, students may feel pressured to learn the required information for a test that they forget the idea of “quantitative education. “ The ability to learn, in relation to outside experience which can enhance the learning process is lost. This in any classroom can be the vital step in a successful learning process. Does the act of NCLB challenge students to do better on standardized test, or is it a step behind, with its intentions?
Secondly, for a school to improve determination and feedback is important. All factors of any child’s educational experience are important on the grade level each school receives (teachers, parents, student behavior and learning abilities).Once students are motivated and have positive support they may excel in the classroom. Lastly, as a college student we are often times given the opportunity to evaluate our professors. Some of us use this as an advantage; whereas, some of us don’t. This should be important in the younger age classrooms on a daily basis. Students could be asked their opinion on the teaching skills for the current school week (with no knowledge of them giving feedback) Progress starts within the school. The government needs to enforce ruling of all teachers evaluating each student, on their work ability. Once this is done, the students who are a little behind can receive the accurate assistance to be up to par with other students. Before these standardized tests are given to these schools.
