Toally agree! Teachers can spend more time teaching and less time managing behavior when there are fewer students in each classroom. I have seen first-hand the detriment of having a huge class-size has on students as well as teachers. Everyone benefits by increased learning and less stress in a more manageable-sized class.
I don't agree that the government should do more directly. If you are talking about funding support to a school system, I believe the school principals along with district personnel should be able to do their jobs and allocate money with a balance between personnel, programs, equipment, building quality etc. I agree class sizes should be smaller, but not necessarily who is responsible. Corinna
I would agree that smaller class sizes are beneficial for both the students and the teachers, and that something needs to be done, but I'm unsure what exactly the best way to do this is, and who should be accountable.
i agree that class sizes would be better of smaller, but like corinna&cara i dont know if it is the government who is at fault. i would really like to see how all the funding is layed out in public schools and see where the majority of small class sizes are and how they are different from the large class size schools. maybe then we can see how this can be solved...?
I believe that class size would make both teaching easier for the teachers and learning easier for the students, however there is the issue of how to make smaller class sizes. Would it be building new schools? Hiring more teachers? Or is there a system to make it work?
I agree with lots of the following comments. I deffinitly agree that something needs to be done to reduce class size, however, I'm not sure if governments at fault. More directly, I would say, that the fault is that of the individual school district. I know though, that they are impacted by government, especially with budget cuts with reducing the amount of funding for the schools, which, in turn, may lead to increased class sizes. What could possibly be done from the government would just be supporting schools more! And to possibly review individual school districts budget's more than they do, while reviewing the lids on the budgets. -Brittany
I agree that there is a correlation between class size and the quality of education provided. I lived in California for 3 years in the 90's. The state passed legislation to scale class size to 25 or below. It may be possible on the state level, though I'm not sure about the federal level. I tend to agree that it is a school district issue, but I'm not very well-versed on the issue.
I agree. Class sizes should be reduce especially in high school. High school is where kids often misguided. To have a smaller class, the teacher is able to communicate with their student more proficiently. The bond between teacher and student is better too. Kids often learn better when someone care for them. Good point, looking forward to hear more.
I agree!!! Washington state has one of the highest class sizes in the country! We have to change that if we wont to improve our children's education! Jennie
It is good, however very broad. I'm confident you can prove this in your speech, and would like to see it done. Using multiple striking points as to how the government can do this should be used. Maybe focus on how larger class size leads to lower test grades, or less teacher-student communication. Good Luck!
Actually, I disagree. I don't think that is a responsibility of government. Things like class size need to be handled on a local level, from community to community. Now, I think there could be some provision where a school could apply for federal funds to hire additional teachers, or add portables for classrooms. But I have actually seen some great, creative solutions to this problem that didn't involve the government. For example, if one on one instruction is necessary for a handful of students, then students from upper grades can assist. This has worked well for math and reading programs in elementary schools. If rowdy behavior in the classroom makes teaching difficult, then more responsibility needs to be taken by the students, and their parents. Of course I support a small, student-to-faculty ration. It makes for much more effective teaching. But teachers, parents and creative administrators can solve this on a local level, especially if they have access to additional funds.
No, I disagree. That is not a major priority that the government has to deal with right now, they have much more pressing matters to deal with rather than class sizes.
I agree class sizes directly affect the ability of our school systems to succeed. You might want to point out how different socioeconomic classes have different class sizes and how this affects the grades of a student and then the students economic status outside of school. I think you will find a direct connection.
I agree, since the government can influence the issue. As far as I read some of the aformentioned benefit reasons in this thread for the proposal, I see them as valid.
Toally agree! Teachers can spend more time teaching and less time managing behavior when there are fewer students in each classroom. I have seen first-hand the detriment of having a huge class-size has on students as well as teachers. Everyone benefits by increased learning and less stress in a more manageable-sized class.
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I don't agree that the government should do more directly. If you are talking about funding support to a school system, I believe the school principals along with district personnel should be able to do their jobs and allocate money with a balance between personnel, programs, equipment, building quality etc. I agree class sizes should be smaller, but not necessarily who is responsible.
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I would agree that smaller class sizes are beneficial for both the students and the teachers, and that something needs to be done, but I'm unsure what exactly the best way to do this is, and who should be accountable.
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i agree that class sizes would be better of smaller, but like corinna&cara i dont know if it is the government who is at fault. i would really like to see how all the funding is layed out in public schools and see where the majority of small class sizes are and how they are different from the large class size schools. maybe then we can see how this can be solved...?
ReplyDeleteI believe that class size would make both teaching easier for the teachers and learning easier for the students, however there is the issue of how to make smaller class sizes. Would it be building new schools? Hiring more teachers? Or is there a system to make it work?
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I do agree that something needs to be done about class sizes but much like everyone else here I don't know if it directly falls onto the Government.
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I agree with lots of the following comments. I deffinitly agree that something needs to be done to reduce class size, however, I'm not sure if governments at fault. More directly, I would say, that the fault is that of the individual school district. I know though, that they are impacted by government, especially with budget cuts with reducing the amount of funding for the schools, which, in turn, may lead to increased class sizes. What could possibly be done from the government would just be supporting schools more! And to possibly review individual school districts budget's more than they do, while reviewing the lids on the budgets.
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I agree that there is a correlation between class size and the quality of education provided. I lived in California for 3 years in the 90's. The state passed legislation to scale class size to 25 or below. It may be possible on the state level, though I'm not sure about the federal level. I tend to agree that it is a school district issue, but I'm not very well-versed on the issue.
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I agree. Class sizes should be reduce especially in high school. High school is where kids often misguided. To have a smaller class, the teacher is able to communicate with their student more proficiently. The bond between teacher and student is better too. Kids often learn better when someone care for them. Good point, looking forward to hear more.
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I agree!!! Washington state has one of the highest class sizes in the country! We have to change that if we wont to improve our children's education!
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It is good, however very broad. I'm confident you can prove this in your speech, and would like to see it done. Using multiple striking points as to how the government can do this should be used. Maybe focus on how larger class size leads to lower test grades, or less teacher-student communication. Good Luck!
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Actually, I disagree. I don't think that is a responsibility of government. Things like class size need to be handled on a local level, from community to community. Now, I think there could be some provision where a school could apply for federal funds to hire additional teachers, or add portables for classrooms. But I have actually seen some great, creative solutions to this problem that didn't involve the government. For example, if one on one instruction is necessary for a handful of students, then students from upper grades can assist. This has worked well for math and reading programs in elementary schools. If rowdy behavior in the classroom makes teaching difficult, then more responsibility needs to be taken by the students, and their parents. Of course I support a small, student-to-faculty ration. It makes for much more effective teaching. But teachers, parents and creative administrators can solve this on a local level, especially if they have access to additional funds.
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No, I disagree. That is not a major priority that the government has to deal with right now, they have much more pressing matters to deal with rather than class sizes.
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I agree class sizes directly affect the ability of our school systems to succeed. You might want to point out how different socioeconomic classes have different class sizes and how this affects the grades of a student and then the students economic status outside of school. I think you will find a direct connection.
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I agree, since the government can influence the issue. As far as I read some of the aformentioned benefit reasons in this thread for the proposal, I see them as valid.
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