education theory

Education acts as the basis of society and reflects the culture from generation to generation. The school serves to induct children into society both formally and informally. Certain choices must be made in the realm of education as follows: 1) What is the curriculum? 2) What are the practical skills the student is supposed to acquire? 3) What are the values? In America, a freedom for all exists, including the right of students to make choices. Thus, educators also have the free choice to be either conservative or liberal with their decisions. Some, such as schools in the Panhandle of Oklahoma, emphasize maintaining the status quo; whereas others, such as schools in Southern California, reflect transitional societies with wide ranging differences and a state of constant change. I have personally had the opportunity to experience such public school systems that are on opposite ends of the conti...