Mary Beth Marklein in “Schoolteachers, professors differ on what’s important” in USA Today Tues April 10, 2007 IID reports on the ACT’s study which was just released. Some major differences
Math – High School teachers emphasize advanced content while profs want an in-depth understanding of fundamentals (basic operations and applications).
Science – High School teachers emphasize factual knowledge while profs want process and inquiry skills (evaluating similarities and differences).
English – High School teachers emphasize introductions and conclusions while profs do not think it is very critical.
Reading – Both agree on teaching ideas of “main ideas and author’s approach”
Maybe if we could get high school teachers and professors to sit together to discuss common learning goals then students would have a seamless transition from high school to college learning. Have you talked with a college prof recently about common learning goals? Have you talked with a high school teacher recently about common learning goals? Let’s set common goals.
© Harry Grover Tuttle, 2007
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