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4 pages in length. Wholly dissatisfied with the manner by which contemporary academics prepare children for the challenges of living in a democratic society, John I. Goodlad contends that the school system has all but failed in its objective. His "What Schools Are For" describes in great detail, infused with the author's obvious anger, how the fundamental purpose of education has completely fallen by the wayside when otherwise failing students are being pushed through the system because of pressure, apathy or both. No additional sources cited.
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failed in its objective. His What Schools Are For describes in great detail, infused with the authors obvious anger, how the fundamental purpose of education has completely fallen by
the wayside when otherwise failing students are being pushed through the system because of pressure, apathy or both. "Its hard to talk about being satisfied or dissatisfied with schools
and teacher education without starting at the beginning...We have to begin with a sense of what schools are for--and thus, what teachers should do in schools, and therefore how teachers
should be educated...We can all agree that the American democracy can only survive if we are a productive nation. But we are on dangerous ground if we think the
purpose of schools is to produce docile, unquestioning workers" (Goodlad PG). Teachers represent a significant reason why the system is failing its students, according to Goodlad. Far too
many teachers become complacent in their all-important position as the communicators of knowledge. As such, it is imperative that teacher evaluations become a standard part of every curriculum so
that the following five Improvement Plan points are addressed on a regular basis: vision; high student performance; safe and orderly schools; quality teachers, administrators and staff; and effective/efficient operation.
"...All aspects of [teacher] preparation programs, from mission to evaluation, must be driven by a conception of the role of schools in a democratic society and by the requirements this
conception imposes on teachers for educating all children for responsible, satisfying citizenship" (Goodlad PG). Still another problem with todays school system pertaining to teachers is the rate of burnout and
dissatisfaction throughout the industry. Goodlad indicates how like any other nurturing profession, teaching demands a significant amount of time, energy and emotion. Frustration, stress and disappointment are all
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