@CatherineRivers
It all depends on what you consider ‘real life importance.’ Often, people neglect their well-being to make ends meet. What do you think schools should focus on preparing students for?
Social-Emotional & Career Skills should start in middle school and continue into high school.
You should expand your survey beyond just teachers to include substitutes, paraprofessionals, and administrators to get a broader perspective.
oliviamartin said:
You should expand your survey beyond just teachers to include substitutes, paraprofessionals, and administrators to get a broader perspective.
Expanding the participant pool would definitely enrich the data. Thank you for your input!
@CatherineRivers
Polling a diverse group of teachers, parents, and students might provide a clearer picture of what each group values most in education.
Jean said:
@CatherineRivers
Polling a diverse group of teachers, parents, and students might provide a clearer picture of what each group values most in education.
That’s an insightful approach, thanks for the suggestion!
Students will have different priorities based on their future plans after high school.
Candy said:
Students will have different priorities based on their future plans after high school.
You’re absolutely right! Each student’s needs and aspirations will shape their unique view of what subjects are most important.
Fine arts should be valued more highly, especially for students not interested in STEM fields.
Donna said:
Fine arts should be valued more highly, especially for students not interested in STEM fields.
Agreed. Fine arts provide significant cultural and personal value, potentially more so than some traditional academic subjects for those not geared towards STEM.
Was ‘real life importance’ defined clearly in your survey? It seems like respondents could have interpreted this differently.
keny said:
Was ‘real life importance’ defined clearly in your survey? It seems like respondents could have interpreted this differently.
That’s a valid point. The survey was intentionally vague to gauge teachers’ broad perspectives, but more precise definitions could help clarify their views.
These tips are really beneficial for students!