Modules 1 - 3 Flashcards
Academic Competivness
ranking first nationally
Academic Curiosity
internal motivation to learn
Work Readiness
teaching skills that make you qualified for work force
Civic Loyalty
become citizens and act in a way that shows they value their country
social change
next generation become agents of change
artistic creativity
promote creativity through music, art
social mobility
provide assistance to those in poverty so students can graduate career ready and get $ after college
Passing Cultural / Historical Baton
teach nations history so that they understand “basic knowledge”, unites people and preserves heritage
Acculturation
integrating immigrants into US culture by having them learn English
Global knowledge
learning more about other countries, and how to appreciate them
empowering the powerless
going out of the way to assist those in need; help read, tackle dorms
ethical personal develpment
raising kids to be good humans , disern right from wrong
service learning
obtaining knowledge through serving in communities, connecting with community develops personal responsibility to growing society
childcare
parents work, the kids have to be watched by someone
Five characteristics of an effective school
- strong leadership
- a clear school mission
- a safe and orderly climate
- monitored school progress
- high expectations
Norm referenced test
compare students nationally (SAT, ACT)
Objective referenced test
state assessment
High expectations correlate with _____ achievement
high
What other characteristics make an effective school?
focusing on reading and math,
reducing school and class size,
increasing learning time (long days more efficient)
parent involvement
more teacher training
vocational education
preparing students to be responsible and successful in whatever career path they choose
academic education
‘educating the youth’ by enriching their minds on how to learn/ learning world
personal education
when students learn more about their emotional needs, building of character and shaping their relationships with others
social education
learning how to socialize, and interact with others
What would we lack without school?
- social development
- passions
- basic knowledge (read, write, math)
- childcare
- career awareness
- conflict resolution
- time management
- moral values
