This layout of the positives and negatives of charter schools is very helpful. The positives and negatives can be viewed from various perspectives. We as future teachers can look at it from that perspective. Teachers are getting burned out quicker and the school year is longer. Teachers not only develop curriculum, but they also manage the budget, which gives them more responsibilities than public school teachers. Tenure is not guaranteed and charter schools will let poor teachers go. The upside is that parents can know which teachers are good for their children.
That is just one of the ways we can examine the positives and negatives of charter schools. As we graduate college and begin the job search in today's economy, we might find ourselves as first-year teachers in charter schools.
Although Charter Schools are often glorified, they pose an increasingly difficult job for teachers who are hired at them. The information provided here is extremely valuable for teachers, particularly those who have not yet started teaching, because it puts the difficulties of working in a charter school into perspective. As aspiring teachers, we are not instructed in financial management of a school, nor are many new teachers capable of creating an effective curriculum. In addition, new teachers at charter schools have greater pressure on them knowing that they will not receive tenure. Simply, teachers do not begin their first year of teaching with complete proficiency in classroom management and effective instruction. By knowing that tenure is not something to work towards, teachers may lose their drive to work hard those first few years, particularly if job security is not a guarantee.
The above slides do a wonderful job in representing both sides to Charter School movement. As a pre-service teacher, I often hear about all the benefits of charter schools, of which there indeed there are many: flexibility in the classroom, greater sense of community, smaller class sizes, etc. But often, as mentioned in the two previous comments, charter schools present many shortcomings that we as future teachers must also consider. Yes, while in some ways, no tenure may be an advantage for students; this is certainly not the case for teachers. Unlike in the public school system, teachers working in a charter school are not guaranteed a stable position. Considering the crisis we are facing in today’s job market, this may present reasonable concerns . This factor in combination with less Federal funding, more hours, and a longer school year all contribute to a higher burn out rate for charter school teachers. All this information was very insightful and in my opinion should be considered by anyone interested in pursuing a career in education.
This blog gave me more insight on a matter that I, as a future teacher, need to look into and do more research on. Since starting college, I've heard of charter schools and different aspects, but this layout shows what I need to know as a teacher, it's not all glory and fun. When advocates talk about public schools they put more emphasis on the positives and try to brush the negatives under the rug. Seeing this blog I can see that if I go the route of charter schools, I need to make sure I can physically and and emotionally handle all of the challenges that lie ahead.
It is important to remember that charter schools are public schools. Even though charters receive less money from the government, they are able to find other sources such as grants and donations. As shown above, the smaller class sizes and more resources tend to create a private school-like environment. Controversial topics need to be discussed in order to become educated individuals, especially as a pre-service teacher, this topic is intriguing as I will have to decide what kind of schools I would like to work in.
It is interesting to see both the positives and negatives of charter schools clearly laid out. It is great that charter schools have the luxury to create their own salaries, curriculum, and how they want the schools to be run. However, that puts a lot more responsibility on the teachers. This can cause them to burn out- not being able to teach to their full potential.
This layout of the positives and negatives of charter schools is very helpful. The positives and negatives can be viewed from various perspectives. We as future teachers can look at it from that perspective. Teachers are getting burned out quicker and the school year is longer. Teachers not only develop curriculum, but they also manage the budget, which gives them more responsibilities than public school teachers. Tenure is not guaranteed and charter schools will let poor teachers go. The upside is that parents can know which teachers are good for their children.
ReplyDeleteThat is just one of the ways we can examine the positives and negatives of charter schools. As we graduate college and begin the job search in today's economy, we might find ourselves as first-year teachers in charter schools.
Although Charter Schools are often glorified, they pose an increasingly difficult job for teachers who are hired at them. The information provided here is extremely valuable for teachers, particularly those who have not yet started teaching, because it puts the difficulties of working in a charter school into perspective. As aspiring teachers, we are not instructed in financial management of a school, nor are many new teachers capable of creating an effective curriculum. In addition, new teachers at charter schools have greater pressure on them knowing that they will not receive tenure. Simply, teachers do not begin their first year of teaching with complete proficiency in classroom management and effective instruction. By knowing that tenure is not something to work towards, teachers may lose their drive to work hard those first few years, particularly if job security is not a guarantee.
ReplyDeleteThe above slides do a wonderful job in representing both sides to Charter School movement. As a pre-service teacher, I often hear about all the benefits of charter schools, of which there indeed there are many: flexibility in the classroom, greater sense of community, smaller class sizes, etc. But often, as mentioned in the two previous comments, charter schools present many shortcomings that we as future teachers must also consider. Yes, while in some ways, no tenure may be an advantage for students; this is certainly not the case for teachers. Unlike in the public school system, teachers working in a charter school are not guaranteed a stable position. Considering the crisis we are facing in today’s job market, this may present reasonable concerns . This factor in combination with less Federal funding, more hours, and a longer school year all contribute to a higher burn out rate for charter school teachers. All this information was very insightful and in my opinion should be considered by anyone interested in pursuing a career in education.
ReplyDeleteThis blog gave me more insight on a matter that I, as a future teacher, need to look into and do more research on. Since starting college, I've heard of charter schools and different aspects, but this layout shows what I need to know as a teacher, it's not all glory and fun. When advocates talk about public schools they put more emphasis on the positives and try to brush the negatives under the rug. Seeing this blog I can see that if I go the route of charter schools, I need to make sure I can physically and and emotionally handle all of the challenges that lie ahead.
ReplyDeleteIt is important to remember that charter schools are public schools. Even though charters receive less money from the government, they are able to find other sources such as grants and donations. As shown above, the smaller class sizes and more resources tend to create a private school-like environment. Controversial topics need to be discussed in order to become educated individuals, especially as a pre-service teacher, this topic is intriguing as I will have to decide what kind of schools I would like to work in.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to see both the positives and negatives of charter schools clearly laid out. It is great that charter schools have the luxury to create their own salaries, curriculum, and how they want the schools to be run. However, that puts a lot more responsibility on the teachers. This can cause them to burn out- not being able to teach to their full potential.
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