Until recently, I knew nothing about the Common Core State Standards. I had heard things, mostly negative, about the standards. I began reading the new standards and I am trying to understand my readings as well as find supplemental information. The article presented in class has been a good resource for information and opinions on the Common Core State Standards. I am beginning to form my own opinions of the standards, including the idea that these standards will help shape better teaching in the future. It will be a challenge for established teachers, especially older, veteran teachers, to adapt to the new standards, but it is an achievable goal. As the field of education changes, as technology changes, as our society changes, our expectations, standards, and practices must be able and willing to change at the same time.
The article brings up the limitations of standards, and I believe these are important to acknowledge. Nothing is perfect, but we cannot improve if we do not acknowledge and attempt to work around these issues. A major problem is the idea of "standardizing," which most people do not want to see happen. However, "standardizing" is not the goal of Common Core, but more so to hold educators and students to a higher standards, as the author points out. Furthermore, it is great to realize a single method of teaching does not work for students, teachers, administrators, or parents. Common Core provides room for teachers to innovate and deliver a quality education tailored for their classroom while ensuring the students can meet certain objectives. Adopting the Common Core State Standards will require tweaking, planning, and a lot of effort, but I believe over time it can become an efficient tool for the education field.
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