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Unit 3: The Pros and Cons of the different school choices

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Learning Objectives

  1. The learner will look at pros and cons of different schooling choices
  2. The learner will evaluate certain schooling options and assess student ability to achieve in each

Activities

Research

Research and find a scholarly article for a school option of interest. Use the following discussion board website;

http://kniltschoolchoice.freeforums.net/thread/2/knilt-school-choice to post your article making sure to write 2-3 sentences describing your article.

Assignment

In order to complete this two activity, you must be logged into the website www.dropbox.com, using the following email and password to access the appropriate materials.

Email: schoolchoice@mail.com

Password:kniltsc

Click on and open the PowerPoint titled "Unit 3 - SC Pros & Cons". Create a slide(s) in this PowerPoint that outline the pros and cons of your school choice from Unit 2.

Video Reflection

As you watch the YouTube videos provided below, keep in mind the following questions;

  1. How do you feel about the videos provided? What parts of it did you particularly like? Dislike? Why? What did you enjoy about these videos?
  2. Was there information that you felt was left out?
  3. How will you use these videos to better help parents and caregivers select a school for a child?
  4. What types of students would thrive in these schooling environments?
  5. Has your opinion toward a particular schooling option changed for better or for worse?

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w1b-8FV2qI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92D7zowMKM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoW0pCIG-FM

Interview

Make an appointment to visit a guidance counselor in a local school of your choice. Ask them how they interact and assist parents in regards to choosing a school for their children. In addition, discuss how they connect with and reach out to the student population on a day to day basis.

Closing Activity

  1. Take the next 10 minutes and silently reflect on the following questions;
  2. How much did you know about School Choice before starting the mini course?
  3. Have your views changed in regards to School Choice?
  4. What did you learn about School Choice while completing the mini course?
  5. How will you use what you have learned to better assist families choose a school?

Conclusion

Click here to go back to Unit 2: Which choice is the right choice?

Click here to go back to Unit 1: What choices do parents have?

Click here to go back to the mini course overview Connor's Mini-Course: School Choice

Click here to return to Connor Breen's Portfolio Page.

Extended Resources

Catherine, E. [Emma Catherine] (2014, April 9). All About Online School & My Experience [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92D7zowMKM

[CBS]. (2008, December 28). Pros and Cons of Charter Schools [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w1b-8FV2qI

Middle and High School Programs [Web Image]. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.nctaviationcareers.com/content/middle-and-high-school-programs

Pearson, J. [John Pearson]. (2012 February 5). Waldorf Schools:Unplugged on Purpose (Fox 29 Philly). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoW0pCIG-FM

Pros and Cons [Web Image]. (2015). Retrieved from https://nippaku.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/living-in-japan-pros-and-cons/

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