Controversial Perspectives on Year-Round Schooling
Content delves into arguments for and against year-round schooling, exploring topics like summer brain drain, delayed school start times, mandatory volunteerism for 5th graders, and voting rights for 10-year-olds. It discusses perceived benefits and drawbacks, showcasing diverse viewpoints and research findings.
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WEEK 28 DAY 1: PEER, ARGUE, VALUES
Less summer Brain Drain and More Time to Learn EXCERPT FROM PROS AND CONS OF YEAR- ROUND SCHOOLS Because year-round schools keep the learning process going throughout the year, some people argue that students will learn more in year- round schools.
Some people argue, or give as a reason for favoring year-round school, the students will learn more. Argue: Give reasons for or give reasons for or against something
Starting school one hour later each morning Would you argue for or against starting school on hour later each morning? Why? Use the word argue in your response. WOULD YOU ARGUE FOR OR AGAINST?
Compelling 5th graders to volunteer in the community Would you argue for or against volunteering in the community? Why? Use the word argue in your response.
Allowing children who are 10 years old or older to vote in an election? Would you argue for or against allowing children who are 10 years old or older to vote in an election? Why? Use the word argue in your response.
Less summer Brain Drain and More Time to Learn EXCERPT FROM PROS AND CONS OF YEAR- ROUND SCHOOLS In summary, it is reasonable to conclude that students attending year round schools were likely to perform as well if not better than their peers in traditional 9 month programs.
One researcher says that there is very little difference between the performance of students in year round schools in the performance of their peers, students who are at the same age, in traditional schools . Peer: Someone that is the same age as you
What do you and your peers enjoy doing for fun? TTYP Use the word peer in your response.
WHY MIGHT YOU ENJOY SPENDING TIME WITH OTHERS WHO ARE YOUR PEERS? TTYP USE THE WORD PEER IN YOUR RESPONSE.
Who do you enjoy spending time with who is not your peer? Why do you enjoy spending time with that person? TTYP Use the word peer in your response.
No Much-needed Summer Break EXCERPT FROM PROS AND CONS OF YEAR- ROUND SCHOOLS One expert, doctor Peter Scales, says, The biggest plus of camp is that camps help young people discover and explore their talents, interests, and values. Most schools don't satisfy all these needs. Kids who have these kinds of [camp] experiences end up being healthier and have [fewer] problems.
Values: At camp children have time and the chance to explore or discover what they believe about what is right, wrong, or important in life A person's belief about what is right and wrong or about what is important in life
WHICH OF THESE VALUES IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU? WHY? TTYP
WHAT OTHER VALUES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU? WHY? USE THE WORD VALUE IN YOUR RESPONSE.
