I know that when I went to school it was briefly went over, but nothing in depth. Why don't they do this?
2007-12-20 10:52:40 · 18 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They basically stated who signed it and nothing more than that...
2007-12-20 10:54:03 · update #1
I tried to do this, but I found that I had to spend more time teaching a predetermined curriculum which doesn't emphasize this a lot. As far as adding important learning material, I had my hands full with trying to get high school aged students to learn simple geography.
Another problem is that time period of history is often left to the lower grades, and you can't really teach something that complicated at that level.
There needs to be:
1) a standardized Social Studies test that includes this, similar to what we use for English and Math. This would force states to alter the curriculum.
2) a mandatory fourth year of Social Studies that focuses on Law and Politics, similar to what exists with English. There is an excess of qualified Social Studies teachers available (i interviewed for a school with 300 candidates for one job).
Wichitaor is also right. Since there are so many Social Studies teachers, they almost always choose the ones that can also coach. Just look to your nearest high school, and read their website to see how many of them are coaches. Teaching philosophy often comes second.
2007-12-20 10:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
It's very sad isn't it? When I was in school we learned all about the Constitution. We took at least 1 year in Middle school, then another full year in high school going more in depth. I agree with the others who say that the kids today are being "dumbed down". I have been teaching my kids about the Constitution on my own, adding to what they learn(ed) in school. I personally think it should be mandatory for American students to learn about our national history, and our living documents, on an ongoing basis and for it to be excluded is very very wrong. People who come here from other countries and take the citizenship test know more about our nation than it's own citizens.
you are very wrong songbyrd... You would be very surprised at the ability of kids to learn and absorb information. This is our country we're talking about, kids need to know how it was formed and know the importance of the freedoms we (supposedly) have and have been losing. The fact that so many DON'T know is the reason why the people of this country are allowing those freedoms to be eroded away as we speak.
We're not talking about law school level courses here, we're talking about a basic understanding of the Constitution. If they want to go more in depth, they can take courses in College.
2007-12-20 22:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Lev8mysoul 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I taught American government, the Constitution was the basis of my class. My classes spent more time on the Constitution than any other topic in class.
Maybe the schools find it more important to hire coaches than teachers.
>Songbyrd 11: I understand your point, but a basic understanding of the Constitution is vital to a good education.
Students can handle it, just not to the depth that you needed to learn it in law school.
2007-12-20 21:09:24 · answer #3 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because to do so would be to open up to a subject most students won't be equipped to understand. In Law school we spent a year on Constitutional Law. How does The Commerce Clause get applied to the States through the 14th Amendment? How did that effectively put an end to segregation in the South in restaurants and motels? What were the Alien and Sedition Laws acts designed to defeat freedom of the press? How did this backfire on John Adams? Then we spend another semester on Criminal Procedure, dealing with rights of criminals. Is getting off an a Technicality a loop hole or a Constitutional Rights Violation? Most teachers are not equipped to explain this to their students. Even law school students don't get into it until years two.
2007-12-20 19:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Teaching people about freedom , liberty , and the protections of the constitution generally cause decent .
Years and years of government intrusions into our lives has eroded our freedoms to almost nothing .
They made prostitution a crime .
Imagine , telling people what they can and can not do to earn a living .
Prostitution causes crime because they outlaw gambling and drinking and drugs and many of the things hard working unmarried men enjoy .
Not everyone should be forced to get married and have 2.5 kids a pet and buy a home in the suburbs .
Freedom means the right to say no when the authorities and police state prevent you from living your life as you see fit .
2007-12-20 19:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by TroubleMaker 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Because the people that are pushing the one world order are in the process of doing away with the Constitution. Look what has gone on the last 8 years.
2007-12-20 18:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Good question. That would sure make American History more interesting. I think it's pretty rare to find anyone lately who's actually read The Constitution.
2007-12-20 18:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know what you mean. I think you have to take a government class in order to get more, but then it still wouldn't be huge on the whole constitution, which is very sad.
2007-12-20 19:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
well my personal view on this is that most school do not study the constitution in depth, which mine does, because they are afraid that the children might find something that will allow them to undermine the authority that they have worked so hard to push onto us.
2007-12-20 18:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by rogirl 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Because most teachers and faculty in public schools are flaming liberals. They hold the constitution and the founding fathers in great disdain.
2007-12-20 19:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by Ellis Wyatt 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋