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For each model of schooling, please answer the following:

1. What is the purpose of this school?

2. What does the physical space look like? Describe the school setting, what does this tell us about what matters? What is valued in this form of schooling?

3. What is the curriculum? What is worth knowing? What is not valued?

4. How is success determined in this form of schooling?

Melissa Campeau, Jasmine Wong, Damanpreet Singh, and Jusleen Shergill Monday, May 10, 2010

Questions: 1. What is the purpose of this school? The purpose of this school is a repetitive process that creates laborers for the industrial industry. This idea is continued by the society’s structural ideals.

2. What does the physical space look like? Describe the school setting, what does this tell us about what matters? What is valued in this form of schooling? Usually a square brick building, 25 students per class and one teacher that teach all of the main subjects (aside from gym) to ensure that the students aren’t learning different learning and studying techniques. The desks are positioned in rows of 5x5 so students will be unable to talk in class but rather, will focus on becoming a laborer. The walls are usually kept blank aside from a chalkboard and a world map to prevent distractions such as colorful posters.

3. What is the curriculum? What is worth knowing? What is not valued? The basics are very valued in the schools, such as basic arithmetic and writing skills. This is taught because it is skills needed to have be become a factory worker.

4. How is success determined in this form of schooling? Grades varying from A+ - F, these grades determine how intelligent the student is in these subjects. Behavior is also taken in consideration, which reflects how well they can concentrate which is essential in long factory shifts.

Kayla, Ross, and Josh

1. What is the purpose of this school? To allow students to become inquirers and prepare themselves for the real world. As well students have a one to one program that includes laptops to enhance the learning experiences. The school as well allows many outdoor experiences that can allow the students to have more of a hands on experience.

2. What does the physical space look like? Describe the school setting, what does this tell us about what matters? What is valued in this form of schooling? It is a average school and but compared to other school it could be very high in standards. The school is in a good neighborhood and normally has a good reputation. This tells us that it can be safe and good place for students. This form of schooling is valued in many ways. If you wish to become a better inquirer, and look into the real world this school is very good. It includes all the qualities to do so.

3. What is the curriculum? What is worth knowing? What is not valued? The curriculum includes taking normal based projects and making them into inquiry projects. We have all of the normal classes such as social, math, science, and L.A. We do not value any major art programs or music programs, but we do get involved with them.

4. How is success determined in this form of schooling? This school values good grades, well behaved students, and a certain level of respect for others. I believe that students that come out of this school with some idea of how to act in the real world, and become a good citizen.