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Q: How to integrate critical thinking in school curriculum ?
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to promote social welfare by getting critical thinking incorporated in the public school system. Is there any teachers or principles that have knowledge on this subject? Also, how to go about challenging the legal curriculum requirements?

A: the five W"S should help

Q: start a petition to get more subject put in the school curriculum any ideas on how to start and what to do?
we want to start a petition to get more subject put in the school curriculum. Any ideas on what to do and how to go about it?

A: If you want your school to offer more subjects, it would be helpful if you make a list of the subjects you want along with the names of students who would like to take them. If there are enough interested students to justify adding the classes, you might be successful. It might also be helpful to find a teacher who would be willing to teach the new class.

Q: What is the best christian home school curriculum for kids who learn best at their own pace?
Am considering teaching my son next year because of his problems with behavior. Anyone have experience with a self paced, christian based home school curriculum?

A: Well, really, any curriculum used at home is self-paced. Just because it may be set up specifically to do x pages per day doesn't mean you have to do that. If you're looking for an all-in-one curriculum, A Beka, Bob Jones and Alpha Omega are all fairly popular. Sonlight is also popular, but structured very differently. It goes through all grade levels.

Q: US high school curriculum standard compared to the rest of the world?
I just think it is weird. How come the students in the US do such easy work in high school and pretty much everyone who i met (That studies in America) say that they are a straight A honour student while my in my school who do the CIE curriculum, nobody is a straight A student since the work is just to hard to get full marks in. Is it true that the work in America is a lot easier than other countries, does that mean that the other countries are at an advantage because they are years ahead?

A: it varies from school to school. mainly suburb schools vs city schools., the gap between the two school systems is wide. My bro gave up on public school system; he barely goes to any class, and was able to score 2050 on the SAT(full score on writing). Plus he was an AP scholar. Now, he's in college and very successful. I think you might be right, the system is failing the US students

Q: What does the high school curriculum look like?What is in it?
I would like to know what a regular Englisj high school curriculum looks like.I want to see exactly what should be done persuasive writing essays etc. I tired to search for it internet but it's not going good for me, so for anyone who can find an english curriculum,I will be greatful. Thank you!

A: Try my school website http://ttsonline.net Hope this helps =] Demz =]

Q: Where can I find a good, free home school curriculum?
I'm thinking of home schooling my 5 year old son. Does anyone out there know where a good but free (or inexpensive) home school curriculum can be found?

A: I've got 2 leads for you. One is the Dollar Tree/Family Dollar/Dollar Generals/Dollar Discounts. They have a wealth of math, reading, language arts, and science workbooks. You could almost do just the Dollar Tree for manipulatives, workbooks, and educational videos for kindergarten. Secondly, http://oldfashionededucation.com/ has full FREE online currics that you can print at will. And she has a great yearly plan for you to follow. I did just this one year out of pure financial destitution and it was awesome! Hope this helps!

Q: If you redesigned high school curriculum, what kinds of classes would you create?
For example, kids graduating high school these days have no training in how their credit rating works, how to get a mortgage, how to invest. They don't know how to advance their careers, how to hold a marriage together, how to raise children. Thinking about the recent cover story in Time magazine, they don't know how to assess risk in the modern world. Judging by the popularity of some conspiracy theories, they haven't learned to think carefully about events in the news. Our educational curriculum was designed in the 19th century and hasn't changed much since. Back then, young adults didn't have as many choices, they had more support from family and community, and were less likely, for example, to move a few thousand miles from where they grew up. What kinds of classes would you suggest to bring our education system into the 21st century? Sorry, the main question should have read "If you redesigned *the* high school curriculum..." Yes, I did take English classes in high school, but I didn't do that well at proof-reading! ProfessorMaddie - I agree. Back in the 19th century, no one needed to tell us to exercise more and avoid junk food. And it seems like Physical Education could be redesigned to have less emphasis on sports and more on nutrition. namowal - I agree with the intent of your suggestion, but the implementation details may need more work. In the past, some of this was accomplished through classes in debate an philosophy. Perhaps these classes could be reworked to accomplish your suggestion. linlyons - I agree that, in order to add new classes, some existing class must be shortened. We could re-tune existing classes to make them shorter while retaining the core. For example, I love math and have a degree in it, but I recognize that most people don’t get much out of their classes. In fact, the main thing they should get out of math is the ability to apply math to every day situations. I doubt many people have used trigonometry recently. The math-related ability I find most lacking today is the capacity to quantify things in everyday life, and then use those numbers in some meaningful way. In short, I think math education today fails to transmit its most useful feature, while emphasizing specialized aspects. To sum up, perhaps we could shorten our math curriculum so that most people emphasize applied math. We could spend the time thus freed on new classes, while people, with an interest and talent for math, like me, could to take more classes. magpiesmn - I totally agree that choice is key to motivating students. Particularly since kids of that age have a natural rebelliousness that can backfire on them in school. However, I also think educators have a duty to broaden students' outlooks and expose them to things they might not otherwise have considered. robertmindriver - When the American education system was designed, it was totally focused on practicality. It was also designed for different times, so yes, I think there should be more emphasis on the real world as it exists today. After re-reading my original question, I'm not sure why you think I advocate teaching morality, but we could consider adding it. Why? Because life today has more complicated moral choices, and some kids don't get the moral education they once received in church. As far as the two-track system you seem to be endorsing, there is some merit it that. But I also would like to see new classes, for example some practical economic education. As a young adult, I personally could have benefited greatly from a class in practical finance. And with regard to more vocational training, we also need to keep in mind the dwindling need for blue-collar workers on today's global economy. "Mr. Wise" - it has become an unthinking mantra today that kids receive a poor education in math and science. And yet we rarely think about what parts of a math and science education are genuinely useful for most people. In other words, studying math and science is not an intrinsic good, it must serve some broader purpose. IMHO, the current math and science program alienates many while failing to convey the parts which could truly help people cope in a modern world. I'm surprised at your assumption that a system designed to server a dramatically different society should not be re-evaluated. I think you should ask yourself 1) what purpose should an education accomplish, 2) how well is our system achieving those goals, and if it is failing any goals, 3) what changes could we make to improve it. Simply defending the status quo, when so much has changed, strikes me as an excuse not to think critically about where our society is headed. Magpiesmn - I understand your concern over the government being responsible for broadening student's horizons. Perhaps that is one reason why it might have been a mistake switch from local control over schools to our current model, wherein the federal government is responsible for probably too much. Yet I can't help that feel that while perhaps you do a good job at this, on average most of us fail dismally. In fact, I'd bet that the average parent wants to make a little clone of themselves. And most of us don't have the degree of specialization necessary to expose children to diverse topics such as dramatic arts, visual arts and the performing arts, or to teach them about foreign cultures or different ways of thinking. This is what broadening horizons is about, not, as you may fear, political indoctrination.

A: morality sex education financial management computers media analysis interpersonal skills (communication etc.) how to take care of your body yoga, etc. fitness & nutrition i agree

Q: I am in the process of signing up for home school but i can't find a 10th grade Curriculum?
I looked everywhere on Google, yahoo, K12.com and dogpile but i can't find a credited 10th grade home school Curriculum to purshace that me and my parents can do, it has to be credited by the state of georgia.

A: Ashworth. It is 30 dollars a month. You get a real diploma, and they send you school based text books. The highschool is regionally accredided, and best of all you don't have to worry about it being "credited" in georgia, becuase it is in georgia! =) Any questions feel free to message me via yahoo: fuzyfritomizteto

Q: Is it true that the Holocaust has been taken off the Enlgish school curriculum?
I got an email from my father today, which said that teaching children about the Holocaust has been removed from the English school curriculum because it offends some Muslims? I'm not looking to hear people's views, I'm just curious to see if it's true...

A: No it's bullsh!t - not true I read this before I'll find a link in a minute. http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/holocaust.asp http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6563429.stm "... a spokesman for England's Department for Education and Skills added: "Teaching of the Holocaust is already compulsory in schools at Key Stage 3 [ages 11 to 14]. It will remain so in the new KS3 curriculum from September 2008." Amazing how some people who spread this rumour misinterpreted UK (United Kingdom) as University of Kentucky! LOL.

Q: Why is The Giver by Lois Lowry part of middle school curriculum?
What themes make this a safe/desirable book for the middle school curriculum?

A: The themes of love and honoring differences make it a wonderful book. I am an 8th grade language arts teacher and The Giver is the single thing I do every year that the kids report getting the most out of.

Q: Where can I get the Australian school curriculum online?
I'd like to view the Australian (NSW) school curriculum online. Is there a direct link anyone can supply me? Please. Thanks

A: Hope this link can be of help http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/

Q: The present school curriculum is devoid of ethics and moral subjects, don"t you feel it should be reviewed?
People sitting in Delhi frame school curriculum. If you see the books of what your child studies, you will find all subjects under the sky forced on the little kids. Strangely efforts are being made to turn the children expert machines in their lives, but never give attention to turn them into good citizens, which a society really requires.

A: Well , I disagree with your first responder. I have had parents come to school and ask questions like ," What morals and values are you teaching the kids? I don't want you teaching any values, that's the parents' job" My response always is, if you don't want the kids to learn about values and morals in school, I guess you had better not place them in my class, because I do expect students to tell the truth, to be trustworthy, kind, do their own work etc. We can teach kids to memorize rules, but they will not know how to apply the rules unless they understand the values behind the law. A good citizen must have a firm grip of underlying values, so they know when to say "no" to a smooth politician or proposed law. I have also taught in the prison system. It is truly sad how few of the inmates have a moral basis for their decision. If there is no right or wrong, it doesn't matter what they do... and some of them really don't understand why people got upset and placed them in prison. This is how some of them act, whatever is best for them with no empathy for the rest of the world. Me, I went to parochial schools, every subject was taught from point of view of right, wrong, morals, values, what did the Bible say about the situation? From first grade on we had a class period a day devoted to religion, philosophy, logic and ethics. Now that I teach in a public school, it is very difficult for me to keep my mouth shut. We do have discussions about what is right, however, I very carefully avoid mentioning God or a specific religion. Fortunately, if I stand back and let the kids talk, many of them will bring up religious beliefs and values. So , I guess I agree more with you. At the very least, even in public schools they should require classes on logic and ethics, as well as a comparison of world religions and philosophies. For example, how can they truly teach a subject like history without ever getting into the role of religion, ethics, morality which led to war? Okay I'll get off my soapbox now.

Q: Opinion on adding the book Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons into a high school curriculum?
For my english final, I am trying to persuade my peers that it would be a good idea to add the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons into my high school curriculum. To anyone who has ever read or heard of this book, please give me your opinion on this.

A: I think that adding odd girl out into your curriculum would be a good idea because I enjoyed this book very much when i was reading it because i found it easy to relate to. Also it allowed me to see that other girls are having the same issues as me because the stories from the book came from real life situations. I defiantly recommend this book for your curriculum!

Q: How does the curriculum at a private school differ from the curriculum at a public school.?
I would just like your opinions or any resources that talk about this topic. I know that a public school is curriculum is somewhat formed by the government but are their any other key differences in the two curriculum's.

A: well, i used to go to a public school, and now i go to a private one. the private school i go to has much more challenging classes than the public one did. my on-level chemistry class is ahead of my public school friend's advanced class! this holds true for my math class as well, and i doubt that my honors english and ap history classes would even be offered at public school, considering the fact that they're much higher level than anything i ever did at public school.

Q: What is a good home school curriculum that is not Christian?
I am home schooling my 2nd grader this year and I cannot figure out where I can find curriculums that are not religious. Please help. Thank you.

A: To the person who said, "What's Christian about math, grammar..." and so on, Christian curriculum includes religious stuff within those subjects. I have a copy of English for Young Catholics and it's all grammar done with religious sentences. In any case, if you're looking for a full prepackaged curriculum, I know this question has come up before and some ideas were listed but I can't remember what other than Oak Meadow. Maybe do a search in answers for secular curriculum. Other things I know of: Language Arts: Plaid Phonics, Explode the Code, Phonics Pathways, Writing Road to Reading, Learning Language Arts through Literature, Writing Strands (actually designed for homeschoolers), Sequential Spelling, Spelling Power, Spelling Workout, Language Power, Spectrum Phonics, Spectrum Reading and more. Math: Actually, there's a LOT out there for math. Saxon, Math-U-See. Chalkdust, Moving With Math, Singapore Math, MCP Math, Ray's Arithmetic, Miquon, Specturm Math, Teaching Textbooks, you can get workbooks and other supplementary resources at any teacher supply store, even at places like Staples. Science: TOPS science units. Not sure what else. I don't use a formal program for science. And other than Christian moms who might use things from Apologia, I can't think of any specific program other moms use. They just find books of interest at the library, including things with project and experiments. Janice Van Cleave has got some popular and easy books to work with. History/Social Studies: Again, I don't really know anybody who follows an all-encompassing program for this. They decide what they want the kids to learn and mainly rely on books from the library, but may find some good books at bookstores or through Usborne. DK books are quite good.