This was done in one sitting so it will have a lot of premature/stupid ideas as well as grammatical errors.
Overall structureA report card system would be made necessary in all schools as the testing system would be dropped in favour of a more rigorous personality assessment. The quality of reports would be one of the main deciding factors in choosing teachers. Teachers would be required to note down apparent behaviour of the student, interests, etc. Stuff teachers are doing right now except without the copy and paste and they are required to go even more in-depth. The teachers would then submit these to parents and the school, and the school will make a decision on the course for the child. IMO, a proper staff board should be required for this. From years 7-10 (might be more or less depending on the level of education provided (hence, a statewide criteria might be needed)), students would be under this system. Beyond that, students would be separated into three different fields based on their traits. The first, would be similar to our current TAFE system, where students are taught practical skills for trades and schooling life ends for them there. Their years at school will then be to teach them the
bear necessities of life. They would also enter the workforce at an earlier age. Students in the first group would usually show a distaste for academical work, interest in practical work, largely extroverted etc. The second tier, I imagine, would constitute the slight majority of students. This group would overlap with the third tier but we'll get to that later. A lot of specialised service jobs (accountants, psychiatrists, road planners etc.) would fall under this category. Students who complete the minimum of work, largely obedient, shows some degree of foresight and others would put them under this category. The final category is one for those geniuses I am sure we are all familiar with. The final category is designed to be a primarily research group but it does overlap with the former. Geniuses are not bound to be in the third group, but are greatly encouraged.
Basic educationAs I said, grading would be abolished, so the teaching system should be re-modelled to reflect that. Schools shall still retain their curriculum and a wide as possible range of subjects should be taught. Essentially the same as the current system. The method in which teaching occurs should be less dictatorial (eg. less of THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW). The replacing method still requires some fine tuning in my mind so I can't give an alternative just yet. Since grading is removed, there shall be no tests or exams but school work and assignments would still remain and it will be marked. Students are under absolutely no obligations to do the work; severely encouraged but not obliged. I think a very important point is to be made here. One may point out that most students wouldn't do their work under this system but remember, the entire system is being re-structured. School work needs to depart from its traditional form of copying the textbook. When students are not expected to treat homework as another chore, rather an educational tool, there is no saying what they would or would not do. Either way, if they choose not to do it, it shows that they do not enjoy academical work and it would be noted down. Besides that, the work provided by the teachers should also be specific to the students. If one finds the standard course easy, perhaps encourage more personal study, challenge the student. The reports of behaviour would then be gathered and used to decide on the child's career path. For the most part, it is quite simple. If he/she excels in math, put them in a math area. Easy. At that point, a lot of students would have a general idea of what they are into.
Upper educationCbs. Tomorrow.
FAQ1.
There is a chance that schools (or teachers) may be dishonest in their card system Absolutely. However, the card system, which can be traced back to the schools, keep the schools (and therefore the teachers) completely accountable for the student. Students who do not fair well in future education would reflect on the school and it would be completely in the best interest of the school to be honest.
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Are students bound by the school's recommendation. No, they are not. However, I expect schools to be competent enough to notice any latent behaviour within the 4 years of their schooling life. Students are free to ignore recommendations and do whatever. However, if they are mistaken they would be wasting their time. So, it's in the best interests of everyone to follow it.
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Wouldn't students be under pressure to 'perform' constantly?Consider how teachers evaluate your performance right now. It will most definitely be a subtle process and students shouldn't be concerned at all.
Also, stop talking about that bullying bullshit. This is the fucking internet. Don't like it? There is an 'X' button on the top right corner of the screen, go ahead and click it. Yes, I have had far worst shit dealt to me before. Quite a few times actually
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