Should Professors Try Teaching High School For A Year … Could It Help?

Just maintaining standards would be a start.

No. We train for our specific levels for a reason. College students are adults who should manage their own learning.

No. College is about learning from experts, not being treated like high school students.

No.

It might not help high schools, but it could give university professors a better understanding of the teaching challenges.

VAL09 said:
It might not help high schools, but it could give university professors a better understanding of the teaching challenges.

Just a short exposure would open their eyes to the realities of high school teaching.

VAL09 said:
It might not help high schools, but it could give university professors a better understanding of the teaching challenges.

Both high school and college teachers have their unique challenges.

It might actually improve university teaching.

Many grad students teach as part of their training. Not everything needs to be formalized into a requirement.

High school’s problems are much larger and more complex.

Yes, but only for those teaching future teachers. Regular exposure to the classroom could keep their skills sharp and relevant.

No.

We should focus on integrating community colleges into high schools instead of forcing professors into high school classrooms.

Sadie said:
We should focus on integrating community colleges into high schools instead of forcing professors into high school classrooms.

College and high school should remain distinct to preserve the unique learning experiences of each.

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Isn’t providing a college experience at high school a better option than AP classes?

Sadie said:
@SophyGenesis
Isn’t providing a college experience at high school a better option than AP classes?

Extending adolescence by keeping young adults in education longer isn’t the answer. We need to prepare them better, not keep them in school longer.

@SophyGenesis
The goal is not to prolong education but to make it more effective and relevant.

Sadie said:
@SophyGenesis
The goal is not to prolong education but to make it more effective and relevant.

Agreed, effectiveness is key.

@SophyGenesis
Some students thrive with early college opportunities.

@SophyGenesis
Most students don’t earn many AP credits, so skipping a few intro college courses isn’t a major issue.