2007-01-26 01:41:57 · 5 answers · asked by akashvhegde 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You be the judge.
The public education barely teaches anything from grade k through 9. Ramps up from 9 through 12. And really swamps the kids in college. But require extensive licensing for professionals finishing grad school.
If you finish some professional/graduate school, the system is great. Not so great if you sleep through k-12. It's so-so if you go thru the ramp-up from 9-12 and get college credits.
Not so much "only for brilliant students" but for dedicated families/individuals. (not to mention money and time)
2007-01-26 02:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Lee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It *should* be for everyone, and everyone in education will tell you that's what they strive for. Typically, however, the "brilliant" students are simply the ones who have learned how to play the game, so to speak - they know how to answer questions the way the teacher wants. But this doesn't mean they've actually learned anything! I've seen supposedly brilliant students do terribly on what I think are simple questions, because those simple questions aren't like the ones they are used to answering (they require independent thought).
All that said, I believe that even our flawed education system is applicable for all students. Everyone gets something out of it. But I think, strike that, I know we can do better!
2007-01-26 05:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* Let students know that you expect more from them and they will step up to meet that standard. If you treat them mediocre, that's exactly what you'll get in return.
* All children want to learn and can learn, teachers just have to find that certain way of reaching them. Step outside the text, and make use of the various strategies for all learning modalities.
2007-01-27 06:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by Piaget 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is for everyone. I have seen these elementary teachers first hand bend over backwards to help the less knowledgeable children. The resources they have to help young children learn (even learn the language) is incredible. Teachers are trying really hard to make a difference, and i think people are way to hard on them.
2007-01-26 02:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by Amy J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to the government and their "No Child Left Behind" Act noone can not get a good education becuase you are suppossed to be pushed through even if you don't want to be.
2007-01-26 02:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋