Chapter 8: The Future Of Education Flashcards
1
Q
List two advantages to distance learning
A
- design own study schedules
- less gov’t funding: less expensive
2
Q
What are charter schools?
A
- independent schools supported by public funds
- parents vote to take the school out of local school board
- has its own charter that outlined purpose, philosophy and accountability
3
Q
What are some advantages to charter schools?
A
- tailored to be student centered, individualized, progressive
- less bureaucratic and more parental involvement in decisions
4
Q
What is a disadvantage to charter schools?
A
No checks and balances on schools
5
Q
What is corporatization in schools?
A
- schools that are in need of funding
- districts sign agreements with businesses to advertise them
- allow the companies to be the only suppliers
6
Q
What are some advantages to corporatization?
A
- schools get funding
- students are aware of the news from the company’s personal news team
7
Q
What are some disadvantage to corporatization?
A
- commercial influence
- increased materialism
- gov’t funding may diminish
8
Q
Allows you to take a course without physically being in a classroom through school or college/university is known as…
A
Distance Learning
