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jeudi 17 juillet 2014

Improving Education Quality Through The Virginia Common Core

By Coleen Torres


Recent studies on the quality of education in American schools exposes apprehensive information on existing course curriculum. Implementation of an improved and uniform Virginia Common Core is necessary. According to the national systems architect, David Colman, a research study throughout the world reveals that American students are taught too many subjects with superficial knowledge.

Colman emphasizes the need for fewer courses which will upgrade standards and clear up subject concepts. The common curriculum has been implemented in Virginia schools for the last 10 years under state education department supervision. It is a significant move made by the state, and children are expected to accept it whole-heartedly.

The Virginia Department of Education is trying to prepare these standards for the last 10 years. Many schools have already accepted and incorporated them. Children have huge potential, and Virginia expects more from them. It is the most significant move in the state's education system.

Several complaints have been received from parents about the quality of the existing course. They feel that students are not taught about grammar or parts of speech in classes, but assigned to write articles with different writing styles and genres. This obviously raises questions about the teachers' intentions and the educational curriculum.

Not only is language a concern, but mathematical skills are also under doubt. Some other parents feel that the use of calculators from early stages of education has resulted in a poor understanding of the subject. They are also not encouraged to engage in critical thinking.

This calls for the necessity of a uniform educational course. In addition to uniformity, the new course offers in-depth understanding, improved reasoning power, application to varieties of situations, and thorough processing skills. It creates a horizon for critical thinking that can be applied elsewhere.

For the successful implementation of the common course, parents' participation is most welcome. They may obtain details of the course from authorities, and evaluate its benefits and analyze the features critically. Effective criticism will add value to the course, and children will benefit from them in the long run.

After studying the course content, parents may voice their opinions through official forums, discussions, or websites. They should, however, understand that irresponsible comments will delay the process of improvement, and their children will suffer. Biased views or distracted comments should be avoided at all costs.

They will be able to assess the new course design only when they update their understanding of the curriculum. The ultimate objective for both the parents and teachers are the same. Both want students to develop properly, and excel in their learning. Internalizing the learning in schools and applying them in their surroundings by these children are the most desired outcomes by the teachers as well as parents.

The evidence of students getting into low key jobs after graduation only emphasizes the need for upgrades of the existing course. It reflects the urgent need for implementation of the new course that will help children graduate with better knowledge and critical skills. The sooner this happens, the better these children will fare in their futures.




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