Saturday, January 03, 2009
Failure at the heart of educational reform, by Francis Chartrand
The heart of the educational reform which puts forward the controversial program of educational projects is a "failure", a study reveals that the Journal has obtained a copy.
The survey, conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal for the Management Committee of the education tax on the island of Montreal, found that in schools where teachers are often group projects, the proportion of students who graduate in secondary education amounted to just 55%.
In contrast, in schools where teachers away this new method, the graduation rate reached 86%.
"It's true that it is annoying for those who put forward these teaching methods," said Pierre Lapointe, one of the sponsors of the study and professor at the University of Montreal, who adds that "on the political side, the study may actually be annoying to many. " Yet the silence is the most comprehensive monopoly Education.
The researcher is of the opinion that this does not affect the reform. "It continues to fuel the controversy, but we can not believe that a new program is just positive," he said.
Teaching
The traditional get a much better note. In schools where teachers often the practice teaching, the proportion of students graduating reached 76% while it is 67% in institutions where they do practice occasionally.
"These results are quite disturbing. The reform has failed in its foundations, "Judge Steve Bissonnette, professor of psychoeducation and psychology at the University of Quebec in Outaouais.
Turn 180 degrees
Robert Comeau, an associate professor in the Department of History at UQAM, who led the lawsuit against the educational reform that has just been published, said he needed to turn 180 degrees.
"The problem at the moment is trying to change the songs to play, such as newsletters. This is the basis for reform that we must change, "he said.
François Paquette, vice president of the Federation of Parents' Committees, said that the study "questions the educational projects, but believes that reform should not be discarded in the trash as long without the Journal de Montreal, we learn why.
For their study, researchers used data from four cohorts of students entered school between 1998 and 2001, totaling 72 698 young people from the island of Montreal. In addition, 212 teachers responded to a questionnaire and 30 principals were interviewed.
Other findings of the study
9%
Students who interrupt their school for one year is virtually assured of not getting their diploma. Only 9% of young people having a break from their school in fact receive their diploma at the age of 20 years or less.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRIVATE
64%
Students who attend a private school are more likely to graduate than those in the public network. Nearly 90% of young graduate after five years, compared to 64% in public school.
THE TEACHER HAVE AN IMPACT
57%
Teachers who positively encourage their students have an undeniable impact on their success. In schools where teachers do not relate to social reinforcement, the graduation rate is 57%, while it is 81% in schools where teachers say they often adopt this strategy.
POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
53%
Students in schools where the environment in the classroom is perceived positively are more likely to graduate. In schools where teachers say that the educational climate is very favorable, the graduation rate to 79%. As against, it is 53% in schools where their colleagues have an opinion.
Source: Report on the educational environment in public schools and school students from the island of Montreal
EDUCATION AND TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
EDUCATION MAGISTRAL
The teacher uses a more traditional, where he teaches his own ideas and concepts. Students perform the following exercises to ensure their understanding.
TEACHING BY THE PROJECTS
The student incorporates many of their learning in different subjects by conducting a project. Backed by the teacher, students take charge of their learning.
Source: Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports
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