Reflection 8

The waves of educational reform was to help shape and improve the educational world. Diversity, economical factors ,and other differences caused changes to a more modern education. The reform for modern education occurred began to 1983. The first wave lasted until 1986, the reasoning for the first wave was to increase teacher qualifications and high school graduation requirements. They wanted more advancement. Besides, teacher qualifications and higher requirements, they wanted standardized testing and curriculum. Though modern education was forming, the second wave in 1986 was continue a better improved education. Parental involvement was one improvement that was necessary. Students needed parents to be aware of their school work in order for them to be successful. As technology was advancing, having the use of technology was implemented in the school system. Having another resource like technology helps students get more involved. The third wave educational reform has occurred in the 1990`s and 2000`s. The changes during those two decades have increased with more improvement and progress. The child left no behind was in place to help the quality of education, improve test scores, and funding. For example, the major change was that all students from 3rd -8th grade had to standardized tested in math and reading. The schools had to have more qualified teachers with masters degrees and experience. I believe the last wave has been very dominant because many things to improve education has been implemented. In Florida, the FCAT is an mandatory factor to graduate from high school. The test`s purpose is to measures a student`s basic reading and math skills. From the FCAT test, schools are benefited by receiving more funding and a school grade. Schools push and pressure students to be prepared to take the test. Many levels to graduate from high school are require to meet. I agree with the standardized testing because to reach education success, one most go through many testing and plenty of studying.