Chapter 11 - From the Historical to the Contemporary
Reading Response 7: Brain Writing – type ideas regarding key events in the chapter (with page numbers) and your connections (personal/professional) to them as you read.
Please follow the attached link to my Prezi Brain Writing "Mind Map"
Below is a transcript of my "Brain Writing" from the Prezi.
Reader Response 7 - Ch: 11
Chapter 11: From the Historical to the Contemporary
"Mind Mapping" Method
Teacher Organizations
- The National Teacher Education Association (NEA) origins reach all the way back to 1857
- 3 million members (world's largest organization)
- The American Federation of Teachers
- AFT organized on the trade union model in 1916 (Gutek, 2013, p. 384)
- 1.5 million members are classroom teachers
Academic Standards
- "Basic Education" emerged during the 1970's
- More rigorous academic standards (Gutek, 2013, p. 385)
A Nation at Risk
- Established criteria to be improved upon
- No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 (Gutek, p. 385-386)
The Evolution-Creation Controversy
- Charles Darwin 1859
- Scopes trial in Dayton, Tennessee
- Various State Decisions Made (Gutek, 2013, p. 388-389)
Globalization and Education
- Globalization's Educational Implications
- European Exploration and Colonization drastically changed the face of North America.
European Exploration and Colonization as A Global Process
- Colonization led to globalization over time
- "Era of European Exploration" (Gutek 2013, p. 390)
Modern Globalization
Electronic Communications
- Early 21st century technology has surpassed all concepts from the past. CNN and constant electronic media coverage sweeps the board (Gutek, 2013, p. 390-391).
The Global Economy
- Various agencies, capital, investments, production and marketing lead to distributions world wide (Gutek, 2013, p. 391).
Regional Trade Organizations
- NAFTA - North America Free Trade Agreement
- Regional trade organizations seeking to reduce trade barriers and encourage economic interactions (Gutek, 2013, p. 391)
Controversies Related to Globalization
- Exploits or improves society? (Gutek, 2013, p. 391-392)
- Controversies
- Globalization - information between individuals effects schools and classrooms (Gutek, 2013, p. 392-393)
Conclusion
Difficult to determine what will be historically significant in the future
4 predictions:
1) Teacher Organizations
2) Academic Standards
3) Evolution Teachings
4) Globalization
Personal connections
Teacher Organizations
- I was a member of the NEA for 3 years and also a member of PET (Professional Educators of Tennessee) for 1 year.
- These organizations are put into place for the safety and benefit of teachers but I wish there was still more security in this field.
Personal Connections
Academic Standards
- Curriculum Standards are constantly being raised. As a teacher this is challenging to be held accountable for such new implementations.
Personal Connections
The Evolution-Creative Controversy
- I personally believe that there are more important issues in education than this debate. Other academic and personal areas should take precedence over this debate. While I am not limiting the importance of this issue, I am merely stating that other areas should be viewed with equally high regard.
Personal Connections
Globalization and Education
- Globalization has been a huge factor in American education. While there are various viewpoints present, there are many pros and cons to both sides of the situation.
Personal Connections
Conclusion
- I agree that Teacher Organizations, Academic Standards, and Globalization will be major factors in the future of education. However, I think "Religion" will override "Evolution" in that area.
Reference:
Gutek, G. L. (2013). An Historical Introduction to American Education. 3rd ed. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press Inc.
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