In an idealistic world, NCLB would be the greatest plan, but does not seem to work in the real world. All populations work on a bell curve and their intelligences, growth, rate of learning are not all the same, what has been your experiences with dealing with this law?
Teachers/educators are encouraged to share.
2006-09-08 11:18:17 · 7 answers · asked by Rugby Mania 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
my mom is a psychologist and she thinks it is stupid. She says that it's a good idea, but doesn't work, because you have kids with learning disabilities who can barely tie their own shoes and they are supposed to know how to read. Also, some teachers seem to think that "No child left behind" also means "No child moves ahead." it doesn't make sense.
2006-09-08 12:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by she who is awesome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't teach in the USA and as I understand it is:
An Act "to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind."
I have read the various articles of the act and I like them too especially when it seeks to improve the education of the disadvantage, train and motivate teachers, present awards, provide language instruction for immigrant students, and several other things.
People should take advantage of this act and make well of it.
However, now the act is there- the questions I would ask are :
1. How well is it being implemented?
2. How aware are people of the act ?
3. How much are the people who the act was made for, taking opportunity of it's benefits ?
4. Is implementation being effectively carried out by all in the educational field?
5. Will surveys be carried out to see what is the feedback of the act over certain periods of time?
2006-09-08 21:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While NCLB may have its faults, I think people need to ask what else would keep educators accountable for what and how they attempt to teach EVERYONE. Any Federal initiative is bound to be cumbersome and will not fit perfectly for every model.
Also, while it may be idealistic to close the achievement gap--whatever that is, educators strive for what is called Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) as well. The goal is for students to improve on their previous scores, which is a more realistic goal.
Finally, with an accountability system in place--even with its faults--school districts will strive to improve. This benefits all, even though it requires educators and students to work harder.
2006-09-08 14:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what i have heard, schools do not strive to improve.
They only cheat and don't report the low scores.
This was on the front page of yahoo news about my state.
And, the state dept of education allows this!!
This NCLB crap really stresses the kids out.
I have NEVER heard of a teacher that lets the kids know that the testing doesn't count for THEM, it counts for the SCHOOL!!
Schools make the kids think this counts for or against them.
Bunch of crap.
2006-09-08 17:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter really what school you come from, it depends if you are willing to put time and effort in your studies. i know a lot of people who came from crappy schools and bad environents who were able to put all the setbacks past him/her and be succesful. and i also know a lot of people who came from elite schools but still depends on their parent for suport!
2006-09-09 00:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effect:I HATE SCHOOL,though i like learning.
2006-09-08 11:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Moanika 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats why my kids are in private school now!
2006-09-08 11:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋