Have you done much thinking about democracy and what our schools might/should have to do with it? If so, what have you been thinking? If not, either do some thinking about it and report or consider why you haven’t been thinking about it.
Democracy is definitely an interesting topic to think about. I believe schools play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of active citizens. They can teach us about the principles of democracy, the importance of civic engagement, and how to participate in democratic processes. Schools need to create an inclusive and safe environment where students can freely express their opinions and learn how to respect diverse perspectives. what are your thoughts on this?
Democracy, in theory, is supposed to represent the peoples thoughts and opinions. This being said, democracy should definitely be involved with school systems. It is the peoples children who are in schools and directly affected by the system so they should have a system that allows them to voice their opinions.
Democracy is supposed to represent the people and their voices. The public school system is a huge part of the American society. The education system has its ups and downs. I fell that democracy should have a bigger say within our school system. I feel like their would be so many parents and citizens that would have so many great voices, ideas, and opinions. This would also add so many opportunities and chances for many students.
I do believe that Democracy is needed in schools, and it would be great if it was taught a bit more in classes for kids to get a better understanding of it while they are young. It should start off small so kids can start the process of decision making and being able to voice their own opinions. As they grow older they will have more knowledge in what they can and/or be allowed to do, since it is within their rights. The whole point of Democracy is for the people to be able to choose and voice their own opinions when they want too. When it's taught in the right way you definitely can see a difference and the benefits it can bring.
I believe democratic values (democratic as in the government type) are a large reason for public/compulsory education. By participating as members in a society we agree to a social contract thus giving up certain liberties. We agree to these contract largely for security and comfort. It is in our vested interest to ensure the next generation is educated enough to enact positive change when necessary and to maintain the positive elements of society.
Democracy is meant to be the voice of the people and their opinions. With that being said it should be seen in schools, parents and students should have a say in what is best for them.
(didn’t mean to publish yet oops) I think that a lot of changes could be made if everyone could listen to each other and be able to make democratic choices. There are many people who are passionate about education and making sure their kids or just the general public is well educated.
The point of a democratic system in school is to give students power in decision making. School is the place where we advocate for students to voice their opinions and have an interest/influence on the world around them. When taught correctly and enforced in schools I believe it could definitely incline students to feel a sense of empowerment and responsibility and additionally strengthen their critical thinking skills, and basic skills for their lives in the future. Even small forms of democracy in the classroom such as voting, stations, choices for students, and group activities can be ways that students may exercise their freedom and feel a sense of power. Feeling that students have influence/affect will hopefully instill them with confidence and responsibility and properly set them up to do the same in the future.
I think that democracy does play a role in the school system. This is mainly because, in some way, shape, or form, students are given the opportunity to vote or discuss new ideas and events. Because they are given a voice within their community, it is following the same principles as a democracy in the sense that the people's voice matters, and they are the ones that influence the decision being made.
Democracy gives people the right to not only voice their opinions but it allows their voice to potentially make a difference. I think that is needed in schools not only to benefit the faculty or administration but the students as well. Students could become more involved and engaged when they are doing/learning something that interests them.
I think democracy and our school systems are very much intertwined. Democracy allows for the people to vote on certain aspects of how a country works and they do this using the information that they have. School systems play a huge part in educating students about what issues are going on in our country and the way they go about doing this can play a huge part in determining a persons opinion on certain issues. This means that in a way, our school systems and the way we chose to educate our students can actually play a part things like presidential elections. So I think it's really important that we emphasize the idea that schools should be teaching students an unbiased and complete view of what is going on in the world so that they are able to form their own opinions when it comes time for them to vote.
I think that democracy does/should play a role in schools. Democracy gives people the chance to have input on society and share their opinions. Being introduced to this topic from a young age prepares students to be active citizens, create their own ideas and opinions, and fight for what they believe in. Allowing students to have a say in the classroom contributes to creating a love of learning as well. Students will be more active and engaged if they are doing something that interests them. This will shape adults who want to continue to learn, make decisions, form opinions, and overall function in society.
When thinking of democracy and how it affects the education system, we have to remember that the public school system is a part of our democracy. Our country put public schools into place to ensure that every child has access to education. Now this does not mean our democracy has done all they can for our schools. public schools is one of the oldest public establishments and still has had little progression. There can be a lot of reasons for this. Lack of money, lack of educators, or lack of educators being on the same page. To me democracy should be using their power in better ways when it comes to assisting their school system.
Democracy is the process of making decisions within a group and choosing the option with the most support. In schools, students should be educated on the diverse thought processes and ideas all around them so they are informed and can make their own opinions on political issues. Teaching this topic as unbiased as possible is key. In doing so, the student will feel comfortable sharing their ideas/opinions without feeling the judgment of their educator.
I believe it's crucial to prepare children for the future, especially in the context of democracy. I recall participating in an elementary school election, and that hands-on experience was invaluable in helping me grasp the intricacies of the democratic process. Experiencing such events firsthand provides a deeper understanding compared to merely being told about them. Offering these opportunities benefits children by fostering independence and providing them with early experiences that contribute to their comprehension of future challenges. Schools, in this regard, bear a responsibility to inform children about critical issues, sometimes addressing aspects that parents might not expose them to, particularly when it pertains to the significant challenges the world may present.
When I casually think of democracy and education, without doing any research: I imagine a classroom and the teacher asks the class to put their heads down or close their eyes. The teacher raises a question and each student raises their hand casting their vote for whatever choice they want. Based on the results, the option that received the most votes will be the motion going forward. Everyone involved in this process agrees that the majority vote is what the group will do. Democracy is creating a safe space for the community/group to come together and voice their ideas/concerns. When a choice needs to be made, votes are cast and majority rules. This process is demonstrated in student council/government and PTA through elections and making major decisions that require community input. I hope to unpack what democracy is more and how we can let schools decide if that is a system that works well for them. If so, how can we continue to and improve upon upholding those ideals, and if not, then what kind of governments would they like to explore that would better reflect their communities needs?
I think that democracy does play an essential role in schools. Democracy allows people in the community to state their opinions. Democracy plays a critical role in schools because the community can work together to help the students, so getting the point of view of the faculty and parents is essential. It makes it important to hear the ideas of all the adults involved in the student's lives so we can create a better learning environment for the students by considering everybody's opinion.
We teach democracy in school so it makes me wonder should we learn more about it in school. We have mock elections to vote for a student body government. Yet most of us don’t know anything about the layers of government or how a democracy works. We don’t even technically have a true democracy so we don’t understand what we are doing. I feel like we can have input a little bit from government but only if everyone from school board to students truly understand what they are agreeing to and participating in. I also think they should learn about what a true democracy and what we have and give the students the option of what they want in their school. I hope I answered the question right because I don’t even know a lot about democracy’s influence in schools.
Democracy should be involved in schools because everyone should be able to voice their opinions and thoughts. With democracy supposedly representing people and their voices, I believe it should be more involved in the school system. If everyone had a child in a public school there would be many great ideas on how to improve the kids, parents, and staff involved in the school community
Democracy can be a good thing within the school system with children to help them to learn good voting skills and future leadership skills. I also understand that when it comes to our democracy in schools it is really hard to help fund these kinds of events for lower income families. Yes the government gives equal funding but then the parents come in and that is when the division begins because the kids in higher income have donations and more put into the school they have higher quality then the lower income students. Some kids after school work to help provide for their families so things like student government and officer positions are really hard for kids, as someone who went to a lower income school they made it work by trying to have classes during lunches or during free points in the day so we could still be home on time but could participate in fun events that helped to build our college resume.
I believe that democracy should be more involved in the school systems. Not because of politics but, to teach our students that their voices will be heard and they can put their opinions into discussions. Democracy represents the voices of the people and it should be important. Teach them how our country came to be and the importance of them to think outside the box, especially for their future.
I think democracy should be more involved in schools because it is a good way for kids to not only understand how the government works, but it will also educate them about the importance and power of voting. Once people are a certain age, it is hard to get them to vote, but if kids are taught at a young age about democracy and voting it can make all the difference.
I think that democracy and schools already have a connection given the fact that public schools are funded by the government and certain decisions about schools and school districts get voted on. However, I do think that involving students in discussions or lessons surrounding democracy should be done more often. It's extremely important to teach them what democracy is and how that affects their future.
I've noticed that some teachers have been putting in more effort to make their classrooms a democracy. I think allowing students to have some autonomy and make decisions is extremely valuable. When the classroom is a democracy, students and teachers can work collaboratively. I think students get more out of their education when they have some power over what they're learning and how they're learning it.
I think democracy should be more interconnected in school because if school is to act as a reflection and learning center for how the country works at a larger scale, it's important that democracy is understood at a young age. Schools should allow the student body to decide for many more decisions than at the present. Obviously issues of curriculum and education should be decided by the adults in a school but smaller decisions like school events and dances should be wholly up to the students to decide as a means of practicing the democracy that occurs, or is supposed to occur, in our government and country.
I think American school systems model democracy by design. Considering the fact that public schools are funded by the government, it would be almost impossible for democracy to not play a role in our school systems. The student body is voted on which is a great example of democracy in schools. I believe the education system is exposing students to the way of democracy early and it is beneficial when getting them ready for life outside of a school setting.
Democracy needs to be represented in public schools. If it is not, how are we supposed to teach students to be good citizens? Democracy also promotes respect for diversity which has an ever-growing importance.
I feel as though the main issue in many public schools is that there is simply no democracy in them period. But this is not a new sentiment in fact it is something that teachers and educators have been shouting from rooftops since they noticed the disparity. It seems though people have decided to focus on the louder more insidious voices from a group that values themselves over others. They used their power in their respective communities to create groups such as the moms for liberty or even sit on the board of education itself. But each goal was the same, to kick other views to the side allowing only room for them and their children to exist. This defeated any possible hint of a democratic reform and caused education and schooling to feel more like a majority rule. I hope that with more educated minds we can start to realize this and make moves to make education more democratic.
I think right now democracy is not being represented in schools and that has become a major issue. I think educators and admin should allow more students to be able to be creative and expressive in school. I feel like too many limits are being place on kids in schools and it makes them hate the idea of coming. I hate that kids do not want to go to school as it is supposed to be fun for them. Schools should encourage kids to speak up about their education as it could truly make an impact on those students struggling in school.
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ReplyDeleteDemocracy is definitely an interesting topic to think about. I believe schools play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of active citizens. They can teach us about the principles of democracy, the importance of civic engagement, and how to participate in democratic processes. Schools need to create an inclusive and safe environment where students can freely express their opinions and learn how to respect diverse perspectives. what are your thoughts on this?
ReplyDeleteDemocracy, in theory, is supposed to represent the peoples thoughts and opinions. This being said, democracy should definitely be involved with school systems. It is the peoples children who are in schools and directly affected by the system so they should have a system that allows them to voice their opinions.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy is supposed to represent the people and their voices. The public school system is a huge part of the American society. The education system has its ups and downs. I fell that democracy should have a bigger say within our school system. I feel like their would be so many parents and citizens that would have so many great voices, ideas, and opinions. This would also add so many opportunities and chances for many students.
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DeleteI do believe that Democracy is needed in schools, and it would be great if it was taught a bit more in classes for kids to get a better understanding of it while they are young. It should start off small so kids can start the process of decision making and being able to voice their own opinions. As they grow older they will have more knowledge in what they can and/or be allowed to do, since it is within their rights. The whole point of Democracy is for the people to be able to choose and voice their own opinions when they want too. When it's taught in the right way you definitely can see a difference and the benefits it can bring.
ReplyDeleteI believe democratic values (democratic as in the government type) are a large reason for public/compulsory education. By participating as members in a society we agree to a social contract thus giving up certain liberties. We agree to these contract largely for security and comfort. It is in our vested interest to ensure the next generation is educated enough to enact positive change when necessary and to maintain the positive elements of society.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy is meant to be the voice of the people and their opinions. With that being said it should be seen in schools, parents and students should have a say in what is best for them.
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DeleteI think that a lot of changes could be made if everyone could listen to each other and be able to make democratic choices. There are many people who are passionate about education and making sure their kids or just the general public is well educated.
The point of a democratic system in school is to give students power in decision making. School is the place where we advocate for students to voice their opinions and have an interest/influence on the world around them. When taught correctly and enforced in schools I believe it could definitely incline students to feel a sense of empowerment and responsibility and additionally strengthen their critical thinking skills, and basic skills for their lives in the future. Even small forms of democracy in the classroom such as voting, stations, choices for students, and group activities can be ways that students may exercise their freedom and feel a sense of power. Feeling that students have influence/affect will hopefully instill them with confidence and responsibility and properly set them up to do the same in the future.
ReplyDeleteI think that democracy does play a role in the school system. This is mainly because, in some way, shape, or form, students are given the opportunity to vote or discuss new ideas and events. Because they are given a voice within their community, it is following the same principles as a democracy in the sense that the people's voice matters, and they are the ones that influence the decision being made.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy gives people the right to not only voice their opinions but it allows their voice to potentially make a difference. I think that is needed in schools not only to benefit the faculty or administration but the students as well. Students could become more involved and engaged when they are doing/learning something that interests them.
ReplyDeleteI think democracy and our school systems are very much intertwined. Democracy allows for the people to vote on certain aspects of how a country works and they do this using the information that they have. School systems play a huge part in educating students about what issues are going on in our country and the way they go about doing this can play a huge part in determining a persons opinion on certain issues. This means that in a way, our school systems and the way we chose to educate our students can actually play a part things like presidential elections. So I think it's really important that we emphasize the idea that schools should be teaching students an unbiased and complete view of what is going on in the world so that they are able to form their own opinions when it comes time for them to vote.
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ReplyDeleteI think that democracy does/should play a role in schools. Democracy gives people the chance to have input on society and share their opinions. Being introduced to this topic from a young age prepares students to be active citizens, create their own ideas and opinions, and fight for what they believe in. Allowing students to have a say in the classroom contributes to creating a love of learning as well. Students will be more active and engaged if they are doing something that interests them. This will shape adults who want to continue to learn, make decisions, form opinions, and overall function in society.
When thinking of democracy and how it affects the education system, we have to remember that the public school system is a part of our democracy. Our country put public schools into place to ensure that every child has access to education. Now this does not mean our democracy has done all they can for our schools. public schools is one of the oldest public establishments and still has had little progression. There can be a lot of reasons for this. Lack of money, lack of educators, or lack of educators being on the same page. To me democracy should be using their power in better ways when it comes to assisting their school system.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy is the process of making decisions within a group and choosing the option with the most support. In schools, students should be educated on the diverse thought processes and ideas all around them so they are informed and can make their own opinions on political issues. Teaching this topic as unbiased as possible is key. In doing so, the student will feel comfortable sharing their ideas/opinions without feeling the judgment of their educator.
ReplyDeleteI believe it's crucial to prepare children for the future, especially in the context of democracy. I recall participating in an elementary school election, and that hands-on experience was invaluable in helping me grasp the intricacies of the democratic process. Experiencing such events firsthand provides a deeper understanding compared to merely being told about them. Offering these opportunities benefits children by fostering independence and providing them with early experiences that contribute to their comprehension of future challenges. Schools, in this regard, bear a responsibility to inform children about critical issues, sometimes addressing aspects that parents might not expose them to, particularly when it pertains to the significant challenges the world may present.
ReplyDeleteWhen I casually think of democracy and education, without doing any research: I imagine a classroom and the teacher asks the class to put their heads down or close their eyes. The teacher raises a question and each student raises their hand casting their vote for whatever choice they want. Based on the results, the option that received the most votes will be the motion going forward. Everyone involved in this process agrees that the majority vote is what the group will do.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy is creating a safe space for the community/group to come together and voice their ideas/concerns. When a choice needs to be made, votes are cast and majority rules.
This process is demonstrated in student council/government and PTA through elections and making major decisions that require community input.
I hope to unpack what democracy is more and how we can let schools decide if that is a system that works well for them. If so, how can we continue to and improve upon upholding those ideals, and if not, then what kind of governments would they like to explore that would better reflect their communities needs?
I think that democracy does play an essential role in schools. Democracy allows people in the community to state their opinions. Democracy plays a critical role in schools because the community can work together to help the students, so getting the point of view of the faculty and parents is essential. It makes it important to hear the ideas of all the adults involved in the student's lives so we can create a better learning environment for the students by considering everybody's opinion.
ReplyDeleteWe teach democracy in school so it makes me wonder should we learn more about it in school. We have mock elections to vote for a student body government. Yet most of us don’t know anything about the layers of government or how a democracy works. We don’t even technically have a true democracy so we don’t understand what we are doing. I feel like we can have input a little bit from government but only if everyone from school board to students truly understand what they are agreeing to and participating in. I also think they should learn about what a true democracy and what we have and give the students the option of what they want in their school. I hope I answered the question right because I don’t even know a lot about democracy’s influence in schools.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy should be involved in schools because everyone should be able to voice their opinions and thoughts. With democracy supposedly representing people and their voices, I believe it should be more involved in the school system. If everyone had a child in a public school there would be many great ideas on how to improve the kids, parents, and staff involved in the school community
ReplyDeleteDemocracy can be a good thing within the school system with children to help them to learn good voting skills and future leadership skills. I also understand that when it comes to our democracy in schools it is really hard to help fund these kinds of events for lower income families. Yes the government gives equal funding but then the parents come in and that is when the division begins because the kids in higher income have donations and more put into the school they have higher quality then the lower income students. Some kids after school work to help provide for their families so things like student government and officer positions are really hard for kids, as someone who went to a lower income school they made it work by trying to have classes during lunches or during free points in the day so we could still be home on time but could participate in fun events that helped to build our college resume.
ReplyDeleteI believe that democracy should be more involved in the school systems. Not because of politics but, to teach our students that their voices will be heard and they can put their opinions into discussions. Democracy represents the voices of the people and it should be important. Teach them how our country came to be and the importance of them to think outside the box, especially for their future.
ReplyDeleteI think democracy should be more involved in schools because it is a good way for kids to not only understand how the government works, but it will also educate them about the importance and power of voting. Once people are a certain age, it is hard to get them to vote, but if kids are taught at a young age about democracy and voting it can make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteI think that democracy and schools already have a connection given the fact that public schools are funded by the government and certain decisions about schools and school districts get voted on. However, I do think that involving students in discussions or lessons surrounding democracy should be done more often. It's extremely important to teach them what democracy is and how that affects their future.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that some teachers have been putting in more effort to make their classrooms a democracy. I think allowing students to have some autonomy and make decisions is extremely valuable. When the classroom is a democracy, students and teachers can work collaboratively. I think students get more out of their education when they have some power over what they're learning and how they're learning it.
ReplyDeleteI think democracy should be more interconnected in school because if school is to act as a reflection and learning center for how the country works at a larger scale, it's important that democracy is understood at a young age. Schools should allow the student body to decide for many more decisions than at the present. Obviously issues of curriculum and education should be decided by the adults in a school but smaller decisions like school events and dances should be wholly up to the students to decide as a means of practicing the democracy that occurs, or is supposed to occur, in our government and country.
ReplyDeleteI think American school systems model democracy by design. Considering the fact that public schools are funded by the government, it would be almost impossible for democracy to not play a role in our school systems. The student body is voted on which is a great example of democracy in schools. I believe the education system is exposing students to the way of democracy early and it is beneficial when getting them ready for life outside of a school setting.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy needs to be represented in public schools. If it is not, how are we supposed to teach students to be good citizens? Democracy also promotes respect for diversity which has an ever-growing importance.
ReplyDeleteI feel as though the main issue in many public schools is that there is simply no democracy in them period. But this is not a new sentiment in fact it is something that teachers and educators have been shouting from rooftops since they noticed the disparity. It seems though people have decided to focus on the louder more insidious voices from a group that values themselves over others. They used their power in their respective communities to create groups such as the moms for liberty or even sit on the board of education itself. But each goal was the same, to kick other views to the side allowing only room for them and their children to exist. This defeated any possible hint of a democratic reform and caused education and schooling to feel more like a majority rule. I hope that with more educated minds we can start to realize this and make moves to make education more democratic.
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DeleteI think right now democracy is not being represented in schools and that has become a major issue. I think educators and admin should allow more students to be able to be creative and expressive in school. I feel like too many limits are being place on kids in schools and it makes them hate the idea of coming. I hate that kids do not want to go to school as it is supposed to be fun for them. Schools should encourage kids to speak up about their education as it could truly make an impact on those students struggling in school.
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