> From: "BARB MURPHY" <B_MURPHY@ESB.std.com>
> Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 09:33:27 PST
>
> Dr. Ivan Blanco shared this list of what HS grads need to know:
>
> - `Can independently read' a variety of material.
> - `Writes clearly,' using appropriate grammar and structure.
> - `Can solve and explain' math problems.
> - `Consistently processes' information and current events.
> - `Regularly' sets goals.
> - `Considers risks' and recognizes censequences.
> - `Takes responsibility' for own actions.
> - `Knows how' to learn new skills.
> - `Works well' in groups.
> - `Handles feelings' appropriately.
> - `Reasons' and make decisions to solve problems.
> - `Understands' and uses scientific ideas and facts.
> - `Shows' creativity.
> - `Listens' regularly, and answers in appropriate language.
> - `Works' and plays safely."
>
> Most of these things are included in my kindergartener's curriculum--
> These things need to be taught very early--students should know these
> things BEFORE they get to HS.
>
> Barbara Murphy
> B_Murphy@ESB.SWFPAC.LMSC.Lockheed.com
I couldn't agree with you more! My major concern is that, here in
the U.S., K-12 receives kids without what they should have before entering
the system, and the most we do is complain in a rather passive way. Then,
the kid continues through this system and new "lacks" are added, because
we fail to equip the kid with other skills he/she would need later on.
And finally, we in college do very little to correct the situation. All
we do, for the most part, is to say that that's how receive them and that
we have to do the best we can we what we have. I am worried because I
think that this situation is not getting any better...
Ivan,
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