I am challenging myself to evaluate, analysis with candor a couple good examples of Social Efficiency Ideology from the immense amount of information provided to us. Nevertheless, with this increased knowledge, one should be able to converse and analysis my own interpretation for consideration of the subject matter, conceivably even change my perspective after discussing it amongst my peers and professor. Understandably, still noting how this ideology holds and influences the curriculum thought processes in the 21st century from administration, educators in all forms, parents, even students as it holds true to its original identity, with some transformation. The foremost thought that stuck in the forefront of my mind is the assumption, …show more content…
It holds worth along with falseness that can be misguiding, but it still exists today. Therefore, it has sustained the duration of time, and should be perceived as useful in all education systems. I must say in my young career, I align myself more with the academic and mostly the learning center ideologies, perhaps because my focus in on special needs, which is diversity in of its self. However, I take note to self, with a special needs student learning a single skill set to be a productive contributor to society fits with the social efficiency ideology. Therefore, I contradict my own interoperation on social efficiency ideology, to a degree, much like I thought of Bobbitt’s view above. I will attempt to balance my thoughts among all four ideologies we plan to study. I strongly believe a good balance must be met with scientific curriculum making, be it scientific or the principles thereof utilizing all ideologies. At the conclusion of this course, one will ponder what the dominant ideology is in the 21st century, and I do not see social efficiency ideology prevailing at the top of the list, in the forefront of education, or businesses for that
During the end of nineteenth century and the beginning of twentieth, America developed fast even passed over the Great Britain and France, those classic capitalism countries. What caused America became powerful at that time? The social economy and natural geographic location. These two elements interact each other. Social economy included the social system, political system, industrial development and every economic environment.
He states that schools overlook the importance and potential of it and classify as being anti-intellectualism. Also stating students
I feel that as well as being very educational, I actually enjoyed this unit quite a bit. I love to argue; in other words, I am always asking “why?”. This unit shed light on many of the fallacious points in many people’s arguments. I learned how to identify logical fallacies of the opposition. I also learned the effect that logical fallacies have on an argument––both undetected and detected.
It formed an ideology that only that best will survive or simply survival of the fittest. In fact, “Many social Darwinists stress competition between individuals in laissez-faire (hands-off) capitalism.” This spirit of Social Darwinism would continue its impact on Philosophy far past the reach of simple nature or reality. Hubert Spencer would also contribute greatly towards influence of Philosophy. His role was similar to that of many of his colleagues and friends.
Personally, I enjoyed a broad range of classes which invoked me into joining intellectual groups. Such as Knowledge Bowl, Chess Club, Student Council, Mathletes, and Theater. To conclude, Gatto has reasonable points, yet needs to broaden his train of thought to include other aspects that are important to dealing with the schooling issue. Which would be expanding The Seven Lesson Schoolteacher to consist of counter arguments, including how to change what’s wrong with the system, along with more factual evidence as my thesis specified.
Again, this information is tremendously important to me because as a future educator I would want to do anything and everything that I possibly could to make sure that every student has what they need to succeed and love getting their education. Following this, in 1975 the IDEA,
If a child cannot learn the way I teach then I will teach the way the child learns. My aim is not to be a sage on the stage but a guide by the side. Involving inclusive pedagogy in my personal education will allow me to achieve my goals. I impart knowledge, I guide learning, I channel ideas, I create opportunities, I impact lives, I TEACH!
Within the realm of education, there are numerous ideologies that may be utilized to construct a curriculum. Several of these ideologies are more prominent than others. With this in mind, there are four main ideologies that are analyzed more frequently than others; these include Scholar Academic, Social Efficiency, Learner-Centered, and Social Reconstruction. Throughout this paper, the focal point will be assessing how these views are applied, both inside and outside the classroom.
The diversity of student backgrounds, abilities and learning styles makes each person unique in the way he or she reacts to information. The intersection of diverse student backgrounds and active learning needs a comfortable, positive environment in which to take root. Dr. King continues by explaining, “Education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” From back then to today’s society, kids are failing because they lack those morals that they need to succeed.
a) ENTITLEMENT PHILOSOPHY vs. PAY FOR PERFORMANCE PHILOSOPHY i. Entitlement Philosophy The entitlement philosophy can be defined as assumes that individuals who have worked another year are entitled to pay increases, with little regard for performance differences. The entitlement philosophy can be seen in many organizations that traditionally have given automatic increases to their employees every year. Further, most of those employees receive the same or nearly the same percentage increase each year. Employees and managers who subscribe to the entitlement philosophy believe that individuals who have worked another year are entitled to a raise in base pay, and that all incentives and benefit programs should continue and be increased, regardless
Though there have been many philosophies of education over the years, there are two that encompass my belief system most, traditional and progressive. Most educators do not believe both philosophies can exist at the same time; however, during my study it became apparent that the two philosophies do not have to be mutually exclusive. In sharing my personal philosophy of education, I will share the benefits of both theories and how I would like to see them combined for the benefit of my school and
Learning Theory and The Role It Plays in Education Introduction Learning theories are used every day in classrooms all over America, educational theorist Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget, Benjamin Bloom and Jerome Bruner introduced constructivism and social constructivism theories (cognitive development, social development, and developmental). The theories developed by Vygotsky, Piaget, Bloom, and Bruner share similarities and differences, and throughout the years have been compared for educational discoveries. Learning theories are extremely important for educators, because learning is an active process. Theorist/Theory #1 Lev Vygotsky and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZDP), is the belief that students learn from adults who are more advanced
Sociology of education is one of the specialized areas in sociology. The sociology of education has been important part of development of the discipline of sociology. In the context of sociology of education it can be define as the study of how public institutions and individual experiences affect education and its outcome. The word education itself proved that the aim of it is “to teach us how to think than what to think.” Sociology of education enable us to think critically about human social life and to keep asking questions concerning the sociological problems in education and understanding related concepts such as functions, progress, problems and the importance of good interaction between society and education systems.
Education as an instrument of social change: One of the most formidable and potent tool of social change is Education. The society can bring about pertinent and much sought after desirable changes through education and modernize itself. By creating the right kind of ambience and by providing ample opportunities and experiences, education can enable an individual to cultivate and groom himself for adjustment with the emerging needs and philosophy of the changing society and aid in the can transformation of society as a whole. A sound social progress needs careful and meticulous planning in every dimension of life, be it political, economic, social and cultural. Education must be tailored to suit the needs of the society