The ideal college education should consist of three years or six semesters of classes. During the freshman year of a student, the college should review and go into depth in classes such as math and English. During the second year the students should focus on minors such as Political Science, Sciences, Math, Theatre, English, foreign languages, psychology, law, and several other minors that exist today. During the last year the student should focus on their majors which should be any course they chose to expert in. The courses should range from Accountant to Teaching. The major courses should provide a national standardized exam. College tuition should cost no more than 12,000 a year that is including room and board. Colleges however should have the rights to propose a minor fee for technology (no more than 4.75% of tuition). In paying tuition for college those who can afford to pay should pay their own tuition. Those who can’t afford to pay should be provided a waiver by the government. Scholarships should be awarded to top percentile students who worked hard to maintain good grades. Also scholarships should be awarded to athletes and other extra curriculum activities. Loans are bad ideas when it comes to college education. Many times people owe more money than their education was worth. Secondly students start off with debt which they can not guarantee that they can afford to pay back. Of course college should be coed because it allows natural interaction between males and females.
Inside the classrooms should not contain more than 17 desks therefore there should not be more than 17 people inside the room including the teacher. The class should classroom structures should be spacious but not gigantic, too little space makes it uncomfortable work, however too large space makes it difficult for students who are farther away to stay focused. Each classroom should have computers. These computers should be updated every 4 years. The classes taught should remain in classroom and not online or at home courses. The only course that should be available online is foreign language. Each class should meet twice a week for a total of 3 hours. I chose 1.5 hours for each class because I feel that it that is enough valuable learning time. There should also be writing assignments, exams and group work. The assignments and exams will display there level of knowledge on the subject which is very important. The group work will help the students create relationships with their peers. Teachers should not only lecture the class but also engage in activity. Teachers should use the blackboard at least 30 minutes of each class.
For a subject like Math, students should be required to take Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, and/or Statistics. Because Math is used often in everyday transactions there should at least be three courses of Math taken. English is another subject that is used everyday therefore students should be required to take a writing course and an interpreting literature course. Science should consist of two courses. One should provide the basics of Biology, Earth Science, Physics, or Chemistry. Students majoring in science should take four courses. Language should have two required course such as beginning language and intermediate language. Advanced language should be optional for those who choose to minor in a language. Also I feel that music is very important. Not only should students learn the history of music, they should also learn to play an instrument. 2 courses in music should be mandatory. History should also have a minimum of three courses because it is very important and often repeats itself. The courses in history should not only include American History but other civilizations also.
Minors such as Etiquette and graphic design should consist of two courses so that students can actually contribute to society with what they have minored in.
The reason why I choose the curriculum I did is because I feel that an education is very important. It is essential for everyday survival. The courses I stressed were Math, English, History, Science, Music, and Language because I feel that these subjects are the most important aspects of education needed. Not to belittle other important parts of education such as Engineering, Accountant, Business Management, etc. These subjects are very important also and students who choose to major in them should be required to pass exams demonstrating their proficiency. However I don’t think that every student in college or any education institution has to learn these things they should be optional. The courses I laid out should be mandatory to learn.
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?
Monday, November 24, 2008
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I agree with you hundred percent. Education is a very necessary if not a must, in anyone's life. There should be just simple classes, a curriculum, that needs to be mastered before any other steps are taken. I do believe that some courses are more useful than others, but there needs to be a groundwork before the house is built, and same applies to any career.
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