Advocates of the back-to-basics approach argue that it ensures a common culture among Americans.

 

Advocates of the back-to-basics approach argue that it ensures a common culture among Americans. What is this common culture referred to by the supporters
of this approach? How does this approach ensure a common culture among Americans?/How much academic freedom should teachers be allowed to have in teaching
their students? Should all teachers have the same amount of academic freedom, or should it vary by factors such as grade level, subject taught, teacher
effectiveness, etc.? Who, if anyone, should have the ability to limit academic freedom? Be sure to provide specific examples to support your analysis.

 

1. Advocates of the back-to-basics approach argue that it ensures a common culture among Americans. What is this common culture referred to by the
supporters of this approach? How does this approach ensure a common culture among Americans? Be sure to provide specific examples to support your
arguments.

2. How much academic freedom should teachers be allowed to have in teaching their students? Should all teachers have the same amount of academic freedom,
or should it vary by factors such as grade level, subject taught, teacher effectiveness, etc.? Who, if anyone, should have the ability to limit academic
freedom? Be sure to provide specific examples to support your analysis.

3. At times, teachers can misinterpret their fundamental right to freedom of speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment and in some cases may not have a
clear idea of what is permissible and what is not. Can understanding the boundaries of freedom help in avoiding legal issues? To what extent do you feel
teachers should be allowed to exercise freedom of speech while on the job? What are the important concerns about freedom of speech for a teacher? What is
your personal assessment and opinion on this subject? Be sure to support your answer with examples and analysis.

4. Many argue that teaching is an “emerging profession” that would benefit from efforts toward professionalization. Discuss what you think would need to
occur for teaching to be able to attain fuller professional status. Be sure to provide examples to support your argument.

5. Imagine that you are on a committee charged with rewarding good teachers and removing poorly performing ones. The subject of merit pay arises and you
are asked to discuss the idea with your committee members. How, exactly, does merit pay work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of pay for
performance? If you were asked to provide your professional recommendations about merit pay to the committee, what would your position be and why? Be sure
to support your position with analysis and examples where appropriate.

6. Many people believe that the most important issues facing U.S. schools are ethical. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Why do you think
people are concerned with ethical issues in schools? Mention some examples of ethical issues in education? Be sure to provide specific examples to support
your answer.

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