Critical Voice

It is extremely important for teachers to have a voice in how their students are taught and what they are taught, which will ultimately lead to a better education for all students   It seems as if teachers are told to all teach in the same manner, straight from the book that even has a word script, and straight to a state- mandated test.  However, no two students are exactly the same nor do all students learn in the same manner.    Therefore,   it is the responsibility of teachers to voice their objection to school administrators and politicians who simply want students to regurgitate information, whether or not they understand or grasp the information.  Teachers need to raise their voices and stand up for their students.  They need to suggest other ways of teaching and show evidence of student achievement.   It is unbelievable that in some schools that teachers are told to only teach math and reading.  Although there is no denying that these are probably the most important subjects, other subjects can be used to teach these skills.  For example, social studies lends itself to improving reading and math skills just as art and music do.   All these subjects can be taught by “teaching across the curriculum” with a little bit of ingenuity from teachers.  Teachers, administrators, and politicians should not limit the curriculum but broaden it.  After all, a well-rounded student is the best student