Ashley Fultz

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

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[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

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[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

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[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

#DonorsChoose #flexibleseating #classroomdreams #classroomcommunity #donate

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/SqNvigc0VN

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/SqNvigc0VN

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@kelli_gehman I agree-with the focus being on higher education there seems to be less of a demand on primary education. This reminds me of our first class when Dr. P asked, what does educated mean? In Nigeria does educated mean attending school or being able to raise a family?

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@aim503 I don't think SS is only educating children here, but educating a society. I'm not sure that the parents have a total understanding of HIV/AIDS and how it can effect them. By using avenues such as SS, the family can hopefully have important discussions about health and wellness.

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

These statistics show light on what education is like, rather not like in Nigeria. How can they make it so that everyone receives an education, regardless of where they live or what gender they are? https://t.co/XjeKjjPXU5 #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

I continue to be surprised that much of the focus tends to be on learning languages. These seems to be a double-edged sword-being worldly vs. learning content. If the US took this approach maybe we wouldn't live in such a bubble. #511global #USbubble

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

Similar to India, when Nigeria became independent much of the focus was secondary and higher education. Because of the high turn out, graduates had nowhere to turn in terms of careers. Similar to the US, many graduates were overqualified for the jobs they were taking. #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@aim503 The lessened role of women in other societies still baffles me. Growing up, I was always told to be independent and encouraged to support myself. I know it's a difference in cultures, but do women have to fulfill the stereotypical roles?

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@kelli_gehman Though because of the focus on higher education, the focus on early education is less...should there be more of a focus on either of them? I struggle with not placing importance on early education and the foundational skills that will help students in the future.

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

A Right to Education Act, passed in 2010, requires all children aged six to 14 to attend school but pays little attention to what they learn when they are there. https://t.co/BLczd0LsJJ #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

The dropout rate in India has shown that many students leave before even gaining enough knowledge about 1 language let alone the other 2 that they are required to learn. #priorities #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

India has a top-down approach on education-focusing on higher education and hoping the focus will trickle down...where Japan focuses on the importance of education right from the start...which came first? The chicken or the egg? #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@MUSTUDENT2 I found this interesting as well. Japan and China focus on Confucius rather than mixing church and state. Seems to bring about lots more peace.

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@kabrauna I found it refreshing that they spend the same amount of money per school, per pupil. There wasn't a disparity.

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

Teachers are respected by parents and students in Japan. Students help to keep the school clean and are part of the education community...what would it take for this to happen in our schools? https://t.co/JITDkcJi8R #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

I found it surprising that Japanese textbooks are a good amount shorter than American textbooks. As Gutek explained, we aim to overload our students with information, but the Japanese aim to teach their students the necessities. #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

Gutek explains, Japanese students are motivated from values and economic awards that are tied to education, but that this is changing due to downward economic trends. This seems to also be the belief of secondary education in the U.S. as of late, student loans anyone? #511global

[Ashley Fultz @AshleyFultz723]

@aim503 Though I struggle with how much television is right or wrong, I do appreciate that SS focuses on a spectrum of topics that pertain to real-life. It's important for kids to see what the world is truly made of..I'm just not sure when the timing is right.