Disillusioning the Youth: How Standardized Testing Reduces Learning Opportunity
Date
2017
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Department of English and Writing, The University of Tampa
Abstract
Within us all there is a compulsion to learn and placate the
deeply inquisitive conscious facet of the human mind. Starting
as a child, it seems as though we cannot refrain from asking
something about everything and igniting the flame of perpetual
inquest. Arguably, it is formal education’s role and responsibility
to aid in the fostering and fulfillment of this inquisitive nature.
Modern American education is comprised of individuals
of immensely diverse backgrounds, skillsets, intellectual capacities,
and social positions. It is, therefore, essential that the
educational infrastructure reflects and supports such diversity.
In its current form, education does not attend fully to the spirit
of inquiry, creativity, and diversity that children and society so
need and deserve.
Description
Recommended Citation: Pantano, Robert. “Disillusioning the Youth: How Standardized Testing Reduces Learning Opportunity.” Royal Road, 2017. https://doi.org/10.48497/8MX0-DR32.
item.page.type
Article
item.page.format
Keywords
Standardized testing, United States, No Child Left Behind Act, Education reform
Citation
Pantano, Robert. “Disillusioning the Youth: How Standardized Testing Reduces Learning Opportunity.” Royal Road, 2017. https://doi.org/10.48497/8MX0-DR32.