Module #4

I was impressed with the Goals for Schools survey from chapter 4. When I read all of the statements, I felt comfortable with what was presented. Children and parents need a common goal to strive for to make their outcome happen. Some of the statements I could related to when I was in school was to challenge and education for America's brightest students. As a teacher, I do that everyday and make all my children feel that they can do everything. The one thing that has not changed for me now and when I was in school was the prevention of pregnancy, AIDS, and drugs. That is still a common factor that exists in our schools today but more enforcements needs to come into play. We have too many children wanting to grow too fast in our world as it is. I feel that the goals in our schools need to be explained thoroughly and stressed often to our parents and students.

I currently work for a charter school and I enjoy it very much. I have noticed since I have been there over the years that parents are looking for a smaller and a nurturing environment than public school. I have heard that for some children, public school can be a bit more faster pace because the school consist of so many students. At a charter school, there is more one on one, less students, and certain educational needs can be met.

Homeschooling can be beneficial for those who are too sick and need medical attention. For them to go to school on a regular basis would not be good for them. I have also heard of children who have discipline problems need to be home schooled. I guess that it would depend on the child and what their situation may be if they needed to be home schooled.

I have worked in a public school setting and miss it very much! There are a lot of available teaching resources that I would have access to compared to working at a charter school. I am the only first grade teacher at my school and I miss being able to have grade level meetings with the other first grade teachers at my school.