As it may or may not be known, education systems around the world are all comparatively very different from each other. Because countries all have different beliefs, moralities, and cultures, this can have a drastic effect on their education systems and how it is unique to their region and/or country. For example, the UK education system is very different from the American education system. Over the past several decades schooling has developed more and more in other countries, such as Finland or Switzerland, and have changed for the better. Meanwhile the American education system has, for the most part stayed constant, worsening in some ways, and improving in others. This brings up the issue of, should America switch to a more …show more content…
In the last forty years or so, Finland’s education system has transformed for the better. In the last decade, Finland has remarkably improved in subjects such as math and reading. But what are they doing that is so different in Finland, than what is going on in the United States? Well, first off, the schools are smaller. Finland’s school system believes that having a close relationship with your students can help their work ethic, thus pushing them to succeed. For example, Kirkkojarvi, a school in Finland, has only about 30 teachers and about 240 students (hancock, paragraph 5). Secondly, standardized testing is something that happens in the United States that is not commonly performed in schools in Finland. Most students take one standardized test at be the end of their senior year of high school. Comparison and competition does not happen between the students, and there is not any ranking based on schools and their scores and how well the school did as a whole, something that schools in the United States do a lot of and that students are often used to. LynNell Hancock is an education reporter who specializes in children and family issues. She graduated from the University of Columbia where she now teaches as a professor in journalism. Hancock has the background and expertise to present the information and issues concerning education from around the world, such as Finland. She did extensive research by visiting schools in Finland and
Education in America is one of the most important issues that face our nation. If the education in America is not thought of one of most serious issues we face, our nation as a whole will fall. There are many debates and they seemly extend to all walks of life. The debates range from the decline in education, school vouchers, and the no child left behind law. As a nation, the United States is ranked above others. We must search for that solution to all of the pro’s and con’s in education. The solution should allow all walks of life to excel in the education realm. After all, the children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.
There are many problems in the American public education system today. Some of those include the quality of teachers, who have no real passion for the job, and are only allowed to remain in the position because of tenure privileges. Another issue is the state budgets that are allowed for public schools, with some states investing billions of dollars, and others prioritizing it lower on the list. In hot debate today is standardized testing, and the negative effect that it has on high school education, with the limits it places on teachers and what they have time to teach in the classrooms.
Nowadays the United States is not known for their educational system. Countries like South Korea, Japan, and Singapore have surpassed the United States buy large margins, in terms of educational success. While other countries are constantly revolutionising their education system, the United States’ education system has not changed in decades, leaving the U.S. unsuccessful. The U.S. continues to fall behind these same countries that are thriving. Due to the fact that the U.S. education system not developing as time went on, leaving them now with a multitude of flaws. The gap between the educated and non-educated, along with the length of how long students are in elementary and high school, are two consequential problems in the United States’ educational system that need to be addressed.
In the world, countries are competing to have the best education system. Some countries such as America spend thousands of dollars per student during the school year yet have average test score. America should focus in a different system to help students raise their test scores and education. America should look at Finland education system. Finland grants equality education to all, have a better education structure system, and Finland comes to the top in test scores. While some people might say Finland does not have a large population, which helps the country with less education cost.
There was a time when America’s education system was top-notch according to the culture and society. With time, a myriad of things has changed, but unfortunately what has not evolved is the American education system. The country is still following a system which was not designed for the current global economic climate. Equality, as positive as it sounds is not as sufficient when it comes to education. The system treats students equally yet expect a similar culmination and outcome. Every child has his individuality and distinct abilities; one cannot judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree. Conversely, a few of the prominent reasons why the education system is failing are overcrowded schools, the rise of technology, and following the same old school hours.
Over the course of many years, several things have changed, including technology, science, and people; however, our culture and idea of education have not. Some of these problems include teachers that are not being as valued as they should be and students who are changing both physically and mentally, but are still not being supported by our education system. The education system itself is also problematic as well, but it can be fixed with a change in our culture. Teachers and students are the base of the education system, and by not helping them, the system is not helping itself. Students are gaining new emotions and viewpoints, but the education system has had a hard time keeping up, even teachers are changing but are still undervalued.
Education is a necessity across the globe, from America to Africa to China. Some education systems, however, are more successful than others and hold differing views and approaches to education. Culture greatly impacts education, which in turn impacts further opportunity. As unfair as it may be, a child’s cultural background largely determines their level of success. The American education system is lacking when compared to various other world cultures, and this is causing the socioeconomic gap to grow. Because of this inadequate education, more and more families are dipping beneath the poverty line. This could be due to poor discipline as well as the diversity of students. The diversity of the students results in a wide array of needs that are not being met by the public education system. This issue could be minimized by working to create a more inclusive academic environment to ensure equality and success.
The LCFF today is a first of its kind, and the first great step in the right direction to provide all students the opportunity to have a valuable education. The LCFF is not designed to give every student the same education, but to bring equity to disadvantaged students who need more resources. Equity is not equality. Equity is not giving every student equal resources, because disadvantaged students need extra valuable resources to be in the same playing field as their peers in advantaged situations. Dianne Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at New York, depicts in her book “The Death and Life of The Great American School System” the many flaws in America’s education system and portrays a beautiful image of what a great school system should
The United States of America used to be known as one of the greatest countries to be apart of. From the jobs to the economy to education people loved to be apart of the American culture. The problem many Americans are facing today is poor education. Since America is viewed as a high profile country many people have prominent expectations on what they are receiving, specifically the education. The fact is that there are major problems with all levels of the education system today. Starting with early education, teachers are quick to say children needs to be medicated or put into special education. Proceeding to the general or high school education where kids are graduating but not prepared for what’s after. Lastly how higher education or college can hardly be afforded in today’s society. As a result of the failing education system, many parents blame the child or society when in actuality the failing system is corrupted by some teachers, lack of preparation, and lack of affordability in higher education.
In a progressively more globalized world that necessitates more effective educational practices, the U.S., once the biggest global force in education, has seen its dominance slowly slip out, and its educational status fall even lower than that of several third-world countries. The decline experienced in American school system academic achievement is not as a result of lack of funding, but as a consequence of the overall educational system watering down. According to Gatto, educating children through the existing public school system of America is crippling rather than helping them. From his essay, ‘Against School,’ it is established that the goal of the whole public school system is to limit people’s intelligence in an attempt to create a society that is manageable. Gatto continues to state that action is needed to change this situation. He supports his assertions using current and historical information about the American school system and his personal experience. After reading his article, one realizes that most of Gatto’s arguments are true. It is true that the American education system is making the students comfort to the government and society norms, which is why they are easily bored. This essay’s goal will, therefore, be to support John Gatto’s beliefs.
Education plays important role in society. It determines the final development of an adult’s personality. In today’s society most jobs require a University degree. To receive a University degree students need to rely on a good education system. Does America provide this? The American education system has relied on the grade point average system for a long time. The problem with this is there is not a universal GPA grade point system varying from course to course. This creates an inaccurate way to determine ones overall achievements. Teachers have different standards than others, grade inflation can occur and students can be exposed to different learning environments. Does the education system need to change to create fairness?
America is viewed as the most advanced and developed country in the world. It owns some of the largest businesses and companies known to man. It is on top of every new technological advancement that has touched the Earth. It is the country that boasts of having the best and most efficient military in the world. The list goes on and on. And although a lot these claims made by America is true, none can doubt that this country has its fair share of flaws. A flaw in the American system is the lack of education many people receive. I am making this claim because the number of people I see in the street that are poor. These people don’t have access to quality education which prevents them from getting jobs. In the essay, I will dissect this issue
Do you know what’s the problem with Education system in America?.They lack funding. In average American spends about 50 thousand per inmate while per student gets about about 10 thousand or less. But this isn’t the only problem with the U.S education system a lot all schools fail to prepare students for college, and as well as diversity. Denver south high school is a diverse high school which lacks diversity in classroom but has excellent sports team and clubs. I am a student at south high school and would like students like me that attend here at south to get all the help they can. Although denver south high school is doing well in areas such as being diverse and having well prepared teachers south could improve by getting more funds, have
Over the past 50 years, the face of education system in the United States has changed greatly due to the changes in social values. These changes include the Civil Rights Movement, the nuclear family setting, technology, globalization, and population diversity. The Civil Rights Movement led to a court ruling, particularly, Brown vs. Board of Education, which held that separate was no longer equal. Moreover, activism for equal rights broadened to include women, senior citizens, gay people, and the disabled. As a result, schools adopted strict multiculturalism policies which permitted equal access to education for all Americans. Therefore, schools no longer allowed discrimination and in the family setting, children were taught to respect and appreciate
The education system in the United Sates has a critical impact in our nation and how it’s shaped. Our system is constructed on trying to get our children ready for the working world, but while in school children are placed on a path that is adequate for them and convenient for the government. The government has established reforms to help guide students to become “successful” (modern reform The Common Core). Have these reforms done its job to help improve teachers in classroom and students to strive in schools? Or just profit the government? The education system has left our students unprepared for the real world. The system has taught students to become workers instead of owners, to benefit the economy, turn students into consumers using the Common Core, and creating unsuccessful leaders due to the environment in a classroom. Many of these schools in our country are certainly in crisis and require action.