ResearchMy research paper was over the present debate of teacher accountability. This paper consisted of an introduction, overview six arguments, and a conclusion.
The research paper accumulated to one massive assignment, which I conquered. I was practically like a surfer that conquered a giant wave. |
Introduction
In my introduction, I introduced teacher's increasingly more apparent accountability over student success. Many parents and government officals believe that teachers should receive more blame for student's low rates in fields such as math and science. I compared this topic to a teacher being placed in the "safe seat" because, in reality, they are in a hot seat.
OverviewI made an overview to discuss the acts leading up to more teacher accountability, as well as the main points of my argument and the main opposition.
Argument #4 and OppositionMy fourth argument summarized the downfalls of basing schools off their standardized tests scores.
Opponents claim that by having a high standardized test score average is the only way for America to compete with other nations around the world in areas such as science and math. |
Argument #1 and OppositionIn my first argument, I claimed that state and local authorities should be the ones who to determine what is best for their schools.
The opposition countered that the federal government should control all schools and faculty. Argument #5 and OppositionMy fifth argument claimed that with rating systems done by separate faculty members and students, teachers can be rated poorly based on factors besides their teaching ability.
The opposition countered that rating teachers will allow them to notice necessary changes and that public rating systems will show the public which teachers have excelled. |
Argument #2 and OppositionMy second argument summed up my opinion that teachers receive too much pressure and that accountability would only add to that pressure.
The opposition claimed that putting extensive amounts of pressure on teachers would only improve student achievement. Argument #6 and OppositionIn my sixth argument, I covered the fact that holding teachers accountable for student success is one form of scapegoating; parents and school districts officials should be encouraged to help students.
Many opponents said that teachers are the direct link to student success, more so than any other party. |
Argument #3 and OppositionIn my third argument, I discussed the extra forces that come into play with classroom tests and how they don't accurately reflect scores.
The opposition countered that each teacher should be able to maintain classroom standards at a universal level. ConclusionMy conclusion concluded that although parents and education reformers claim teachers (such as Dr. Watkins) should be held responsible for a student’s achievement and the federal government should be more involved with schools, teachers should not be judged upon classroom exams, regulated tests, and ranking methods.
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