During this class we worked in groups. We had to read an article published on Santiago Times, an online newspaper written in English. We had to share our opinions about this article, which at the present date, was the last action taken by secondary students in the public system.
Los “Pinguinos” are really concerned about the LGE and they are not pleased with this educational reform, in addition students are trying to prevent this law from passing in the Congress, reason why some students from El Insituto Nacional occupied their school’s building, in any case police were able to stop the occupation.
As far as we can realize and as far as we are concerned as future teachers, students’ demands are legitimate; every one deserves equal opportunities to develop skills, to learn, to choose what to study and where. Public education should be as satisfactory as Private and Charter education.
Before we discussed about this article, we went to the lab. We read an article from La Tercera, also related with education although, it was about another issue. These days’ parents are more worried about their children’ and adolescents’ performance at school, parents would like to know if they prepared their science homework, who are their friends, how they behave at school, etc. These concerns are healthy but in some other cases can take a different twist.
Los “Pinguinos” are really concerned about the LGE and they are not pleased with this educational reform, in addition students are trying to prevent this law from passing in the Congress, reason why some students from El Insituto Nacional occupied their school’s building, in any case police were able to stop the occupation.
As far as we can realize and as far as we are concerned as future teachers, students’ demands are legitimate; every one deserves equal opportunities to develop skills, to learn, to choose what to study and where. Public education should be as satisfactory as Private and Charter education.
Before we discussed about this article, we went to the lab. We read an article from La Tercera, also related with education although, it was about another issue. These days’ parents are more worried about their children’ and adolescents’ performance at school, parents would like to know if they prepared their science homework, who are their friends, how they behave at school, etc. These concerns are healthy but in some other cases can take a different twist.
Now is not enough to check children via cell phone, or pick them up, now parents can control their kids by a software already very popular in the United States. This software, which has some other variations, but in essence is the same, can inform concerned parents about their kids’ grades, what’s about the next class, attendance, etc. I think this kind of software has advantages and also disadvantages; parents that have a demanding work can keep updated with all aspects that embrace their children’s education, but on the other hand, students can feel that their private life is being invaded, that their parents do not trust on them.
I really believe that this is an invasive method, would not be easier to trust, to have quality time when is possible, hear and be heard, promote responsibility from young age, and many more aspects that are directly related with students’ performance and behaviour?
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