A Member of Your School Board Gives an Impassioned Speech

question 75

Essay

A member of your school board gives an impassioned speech regarding the need for "a dollar's worth of learning for every dollar spent." "The children of today are rarely challenged," he asserts. "We need to promote accelerated programs." For the next hour, he outlines a plan to introduce algebra in the sixth grade, physics in the seventh grade, reading in the preschool, and skipping grades for any student who scores highly on the provincial achievement test. Some people in the audience look skeptical, others show strong displeasure, but a surprising number appear to agree with the sentiments expressed.
A) Argue for or against the proposed program drawing from the ideas of (a) Erikson and (b) Kohlberg.

• A) Argue for or against the proposed program drawing from the ideas of (a) Erikson and (b) Kohlberg.

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Definitions:

Constructive Thought Patterns

Mental approaches and habits that focus on positive outcomes and solutions, promoting personal growth and problem-solving.

Entrepreneurs

Individuals who innovate, create, manage, and successfully run a new enterprise, taking on greater than normal financial risks.

Productive Ways

Efficient and effective methods or approaches to achieve desired outcomes, maximizing output while minimizing wasted resources.

Self-punishment

A form of self-discipline where an individual imposes a penalty on themselves for a perceived or actual mistake or wrongdoing.