Education final exam questions

Here are the education questions discussed in class. Please have a look at both classes questions as we can mix and match between or even just come up with completely new ones (1MA/2 in particular).

1MA/2
1. Is standardized testing a valid way of measuring young students' progress?
2. Who should decide about book contents/school curricula?
3. Does religion have a place in the classroom?
4. How do you feel about Singapore's system of streaming student at an early age?
5. Is the role of higher education to create employees or creative thinkers?
6. Are university quotas a good idea?

1MA/1
1. What are some of the benefits of higher education for society?
2. What are the major reasons cited by first year American university students for attending college?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of standardized testing?
4. Should religious education be obligatory in school?
5. Can you discuss some of the American governments educational initiatives over the last decade?
6. Should creationism be taught instead of Darwinism? Is there any room for compromise?
7. Is it necessary to test children after every grade? At what age is it reasonable to introduce it?

Education 3

Hey guys, different articles for the 2 classes:
1MA/2 - http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/derek-bok-on-policymakers--misconceptions-of-the-role-of-higher-learning#J4s8H6WkUWr0wQfV.99
1MA/1 - https://sg.news.yahoo.com/pm-lee--psle-will-be-%E2%80%98scored-differently%E2%80%99--places-to-be-reserved-for-pri-1-141915493.html

As mentioned I'd like you guys to be not only prepared to make exam questions for education but also for lifestyle and to give some feedback on all the questions, so please, have a look. See you Tuesday (or maybe Friday at Troche Kultury!)

Education II

Hey guys,

First, here's your article for Tuesday:
http://www.dallasobserver.com/2013-11-14/news/creationists-last-stand-at-the-state-board-of-education/full/?src=longreads

Next, I took a look at the university schedule and it looks like we have classes all the way until June 15th. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I got the info from here:
http://international.amu.edu.pl/home/home/calendar

If this is in fact true that means we have 6 classes left and therefore lots of time to do 2 more on education and then 2 on Arts and Culture and still have 2 classes to practice final exam questions. Please think about what the classes are going to look like for those Arts and Culture classes; if you prefer to do your presentation on education, you need to let me know this Tuesday. See you all then.

Education

Hey guys. A little different for this week. Of course there's an article for you to read: http://nymag.com/news/features/anti-testing-2013-12/

However, I'd also like you to read this Polish article so you can explain it to me!
http://wyborcza.pl/magazyn/1,137770,15785276,Polska__fabryka_korposzczurow.html?fb_action_ids=10202362660480939&fb_action_types=og.likes
Do watch the last video!

See you Tuesday!

Ethics - Final Exam Questions

1MA/2

1. Should sociopaths be forced to get treatment?
2. What are some of the causes of sociopathy?
3. How do you recognize a sociopath?
4. Is torture ever justifiable?
5. Do you see yourself as more a moral absolutist or consequentialist?
6. Would you bend your moral beliefs if someone close to you was in mortal danger?
7. Is whistleblowing morally right or is it wrong?

1MA/1

1. What are some of the potential causes of sociopathy?
2. Is it easy to recognize a sociopath?
3. How does a sociopath function in society?
4. What does it mean to be a whistleblower?
5. Is torture ever justifiable?
6. Why do people disagree about whether or not whistleblowers are heroes?
7. Why would Edward Snowden seek refuge in Russia?

Ethics 3

Hey everyone. Sorry for the late posting, but I've been informed that I will most likely be observed this week so I need you to read something before class. If you could take a look at these two articles as well as be prepared to discuss final exam questions for the ethics topic I'd appreciate it. See you Tuesday.

http://prospect.org/article/cia-and-moral-sunk-costs-torture-program

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2014/04/11/224085/cias-use-of-harsh-interrogation.html

Oh, and maybe this, in case you didn't read anything about it, or, more likely, it wasn't even reported in the Polish press - http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/the-hidden-history-of-the-cias-prison-in-poland/2014/01/23/b77f6ea2-7c6f-11e3-95c6-0a7aa80874bc_story.html

Ethics II

Hey guys, I'd like you to read three short articles for Tuesday's class:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/opinion/sunday/the-whistle-blowers-quandary.html http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/06/11/in-nsa-leak-case-a-whistle-blower-or-a-criminal/whistle-blowers-deserve-protection-not-prison
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/12/opinion/friedman-blowing-a-whistle.html?ref=whistleblowers
The last one is fro the mustache of wisdom himself so be careful.

If you've never seen Collateral Murder, it's not a bad idea if you've got the time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXPrfnU3G0
Or read something like this - http://roarmag.org/2014/04/collateral-murder-the-conscience-of-chelsea-manning/