I really enjoyed the readings for this week, and the text I read which is listed below. I had no trouble choosing a theory for this blog, and am interested in researching the topic I discuss further. Enjoy!
Collins,
A., & Halverson, R. (2009). Rethinking education in a technological world. Rethinking
education in the age of technology (pp. 128-146). New York City: Teachers
College Press.
Hi Tai
ReplyDeleteFrom your video blog I hear I lot of things I am interested in doing with my career path as it relates to learners. It appears that the authors suggest continuous evolving teaching through technology resources so that students can be competitive throughout their work life. I do not currently teach in an elementary school setting but I do have an interest in teaching adult learners in house technology training to enhance their current job.
I also agree with the point of traditional education from K-8 and after 8th grade, students enter a guided training that would prepare them for the workforce what better way to do this then an apprenticeship or simulated style learning environment. Right now the job market is so competitive and as you stated for many individuals college may not be the best fit. It then becomes important to overall educational across the United States that policymakers, educators and parents have to collaborate on ideas to help “rethink education in a technological world.”
Thanks for the feedback. You make a good point that the job market is really competitive--I had to move out of state to get my teaching job and that was the case for many of my co-workers as well. I think that we are in some cases over-training people for careers in fields where jobs just aren't available. This is another reason to support the change in our educational system beyond 8th grade.
DeleteWho would ever think that it is even possible that the job market is flooded and individuals cannot get jobs in the field they have gone to school.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your video post. I agree that many people have multiple career changes. For example, most people will go to college and get a degree in a profession and then decide it might not be for them or they decide to be in a career that has nothing to do with their degree. I think apprenticeships are a great way to give students the experience and to make sure the student wants to go the full distance with their career choice. In England, colleges are not as common, work experience is. My husband finished school at 16 and then went into the work force. Students over there have the choice to further their education or go straight to working. I think this is smart and is effective for their life skills and the country's economy.
Maggie--Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you sharing about the education system in England. I feel that Americans pride themselves on the fact that so many of us go to college, but it is not right for everyone. I do not think that we are considering the economy when we try to push all students to college. First, the students will go into debt. Second, there will be too many qualified people for too few jobs. Third, the students won't get jobs to may back their debts. I plan on looking more into the education system in England! --Tai
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