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Threaded Discussion 2: What is the role of education as a change agent in society? |
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Purpose
and Guiding Questions You will be prepared to write this essay after reading the assignments on the history of curriculum and social and cultural influences. Consider the following paragraph: "As the social, political, and economic contexts have changed in this century, we have looked to our schools to assist us both to cope with the changes and to participate in varying degrees in the management of the changes. As a society, we have reacted to change and social pressures by revisioning the aims or priorities of education. In turn the schools have responded to our demands by changing their programs. They have opened their doors to external groups, both private and public who seek to further their interests and promote their causes, often pressuring schools to teach or not to teach certain subjects. At times, there has been consensus, at other times not. It is not likely that we will attain complete agreement for any length of time on the aims or priorities of education. The challenge confronting educators is how to process the pressure, the popular rhetoric, the slogans of the day, as well as the concerns and demands of various public groups, and balance them with regard to what is good for the general public and the nation at large" (Ornstein & Hunkins, 1998, Curriculum Foundations, Principles and Issues, p. 154). As you write your essay, address these questions: a) How have changes in society been reflected in the public education system? b) How has the public education system influenced what happens in society? c) How can the public education system in your community better address current issues in society? Suggestions Respond to at least
one classmate's essay. An appropriate response includes: Please respond to as many reports as you wish. Professional dialog will always improve your work. However, please note that only the response that you choose will be read for "credit" on this section of your assignments. Name the response that you wish to be read by the mentor or instructor as detailed below. Any other responses can be named as you see fit. You may revise your essay prior to final submission. Essays and responses will be evaluated for grading starting October 28, 2001. Your responses will be graded using the following rubric: Rubric for Essay
Rubric for Response
Post your essay to the Change Agent forum on the Class Discussion Board 1. Click on the "Add a thread" box and copy and paste your definition into the message box. 2. Choose the response you wish to be read for credit by typing the word credit in the subject heading box of the response message form. Subject: Re: My change agent essay-Credit
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Your participation in all class and online discussions is essential. This scoring rubric is provided to clarify expectations and to show how your participation will be evaluated. Please note that attendance and timely participation is also essential. Discussions will take place in forums on the Discussion Board. History of Curriculum Development (Weeks 2 and 3) on line; complete September 23, 2001 Perspectives (Weeks 4 and 5) on line; complete October 7, 2001 Social and Cultural Influences (Week 6) on line; complete October 21, 2001 Curriculum Design (Week 7) in class; complete October 20, 2001 How People Learn (Week 9) in class; complete November 3, 2001 Instruction (Week 10) on line; complete November 25, 2001 Your responses to the discussion questions will be graded using the following rubric: Grading rubric. Total possible points: 18
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