1. In my ideal college I think the education should last for three years. Doctors and Lawyers should be an additional three years. All people should be required to have a college education so everyone has an equal opportunity to have a good paying career. There should be single sex schools because students perform better as it was said in http://www.4troubledteens.com/singlesexschools.html. In Australia, there was a study which both girls and boys performed better in their standardized tests when they went to different schools. Since it is required for everyone to have a college education then it should be affordable. It should cost $2,000 a year and if they cannot pay it off then financial aid will be of assistant to those who need it.
2. There will be distance learning courses for those who cannot make it to class but final exams should be held in the class room. For the rest the students should meet in the classroom four times a week for an hour a day. The students will not forget easily and they will do better in exams. Attendance will be a must; the students can only miss three times the whole semester. The ideal teacher should give a quiz by the end of each week to see if their students understand the material. If the students do not understand the material the teacher should make time for the students after class and go over the material with them. The teacher will give out two tests, the midterm and the final. There will be writing assignments depending on the class.
3. The following classes that are required to take:
a) Math – Statistic, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus & Calculus
b) English – Literature (plays, poetry, stories, novels)
c) Speech Class
d) Computer – Microsoft Office
4. I have picked math because in the business world everything revolve around math, ie. Wall Street, Accountants, Banks, etc. It is important for people to learn how to solve problems like if something will be a good investment. English is very important because that is our main language. It is important people know how to speak, read and write English. In the future, one might want to become a writer. Speech and computer class is important because a person will have to give presentation in front of people and they might be nervous. It will help them practice how to speak in front of a group of people and also use PowerPoint to create the presentation.
Gargantua Activity: Designing and Ideal Education
Group Activity: Designing the Ideal College Education
In Rabelais’ Gargantua and Pantagruel, two different types of education are described: the Medieval and the Renaissance (or Humanist). After comparing and contrasting the two different types of education presented, your group will discuss and develop what you believe to be the ideal education for the average college student. Your plan should be appropriate for all majors and fields, so you cannot limit your subjects to one area.
I. Duration and Orientation: Discuss how long a college education should last. Should all people be required to have a college education? Should schools be coed (male and female)? What should the cost of education be, and do you have emendations to make in the current way that financial aid (loans, scholarships, your parents or your checkbook) works?
II. Pedagogy: Before developing your curriculum, be sure to discuss classroom format and the method of teaching and assignments. Will these be distance-learning courses or will students meet in classrooms? How many times weekly? Will there be exams, writing assignments, group activities, grades, etc.? What kind of methods will the ideal teacher be expected to use?
III. Courses: Here are some subjects to consider and help get you started (although these are by no means the only subjects to consider—refer back to Rabelais for additional suggestions). Remember, each subject has its own subsets, some of which I have included below—so list not only subjects, but which specific types of courses, and the number of courses in each section, are to be taken. If you feel that internship and field training are requirements, make sure to list those alongside the appropriate courses.
Math (i.e. Calculus, Logic, Algebra, Geometry); Languages (i.e. Ancient Latin or Greek, Chinese, French); Literature (World Lit—ancient or modern, Lit from different countries, styles: poetry, plays, stories, novels); History (ancient or modern, world or national); Religions; Physical Education; Fine Arts (i.e. painting, sculpture) and Performing Arts (acting, debate); Music; Games and Hobbies; Sciences; Military Preparation and Tactics; Trade School Courses (i.e. nursing, paramedic, mechanic, sanitation); Emergency courses (i.e. CPR, choking); Etiquette (i.e. eating, dancing, speaking, walking, dressing); Technology (computers—graphic design, internet guidance, repairs).
IV. Conclusion: Once you have developed a curriculum, explain why you chose the courses that you did. What does your emphasis on certain courses demonstrate about your approach to success in the modern world? In other words, how will your curriculum better prepare students for success in society than the current curriculum that you are being forced to complete?
In Rabelais’ Gargantua and Pantagruel, two different types of education are described: the Medieval and the Renaissance (or Humanist). After comparing and contrasting the two different types of education presented, your group will discuss and develop what you believe to be the ideal education for the average college student. Your plan should be appropriate for all majors and fields, so you cannot limit your subjects to one area.
I. Duration and Orientation: Discuss how long a college education should last. Should all people be required to have a college education? Should schools be coed (male and female)? What should the cost of education be, and do you have emendations to make in the current way that financial aid (loans, scholarships, your parents or your checkbook) works?
II. Pedagogy: Before developing your curriculum, be sure to discuss classroom format and the method of teaching and assignments. Will these be distance-learning courses or will students meet in classrooms? How many times weekly? Will there be exams, writing assignments, group activities, grades, etc.? What kind of methods will the ideal teacher be expected to use?
III. Courses: Here are some subjects to consider and help get you started (although these are by no means the only subjects to consider—refer back to Rabelais for additional suggestions). Remember, each subject has its own subsets, some of which I have included below—so list not only subjects, but which specific types of courses, and the number of courses in each section, are to be taken. If you feel that internship and field training are requirements, make sure to list those alongside the appropriate courses.
Math (i.e. Calculus, Logic, Algebra, Geometry); Languages (i.e. Ancient Latin or Greek, Chinese, French); Literature (World Lit—ancient or modern, Lit from different countries, styles: poetry, plays, stories, novels); History (ancient or modern, world or national); Religions; Physical Education; Fine Arts (i.e. painting, sculpture) and Performing Arts (acting, debate); Music; Games and Hobbies; Sciences; Military Preparation and Tactics; Trade School Courses (i.e. nursing, paramedic, mechanic, sanitation); Emergency courses (i.e. CPR, choking); Etiquette (i.e. eating, dancing, speaking, walking, dressing); Technology (computers—graphic design, internet guidance, repairs).
IV. Conclusion: Once you have developed a curriculum, explain why you chose the courses that you did. What does your emphasis on certain courses demonstrate about your approach to success in the modern world? In other words, how will your curriculum better prepare students for success in society than the current curriculum that you are being forced to complete?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
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2 comments:
interesting what you have said for part 2 and i believe you are being tougher than actual teachers today. At some point i do agree with you, however, also people attend college are mature enough to make their own decisions and are responsible for their own actions. So therefore, i do not think that they should limit themselves for the amount of time to come to class. Some people are better off studying by themselves and can not learn anthing in class so why should they come?
i would love to be in college for only three years. In fact in Israel it is like that..but on the other hand i feel like the system here is also god because how are you supposed to know what exactly you want to study. So yeah it is upsetting that we have t go to college for longer but on the other hand i feel like we get better learning net.
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