No Child Left Behind

No Child Left Behind : The Rogerian Model Application

Introduction

Today , all fifty states have academic content standards and some form of testing based on those standards . The No Child Left Behind Act represents the most sweeping federal education legislation in more than three decades . Although the Act remains controversial on many counts and is certain to be a campaign issue in the 2004 elections , the fact remains that more than 90 percent of members of Congress from both political parties voted for the law in 2001 . Most observers expect that the

law will be modified in the years ahead , particularly with respect to the methods by which special education students arc assessed and to the calculation of adequate yearly progress ' m some student populations . But whatever changes may be made to the law , the four essential elements of No Child Left Behind - standards , accountability testing , and choice - are very likely to remain (Reeves , 2004

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No Child Left Behind is emblematic of today 's accountability doctrine in education . The logic of that doctrine is to hold schools in judgment through an array of testing provisions , reporting procedures bureaucratic mandates , and sanctions for non-complying schools . From a given perspective , the policy of No Child is Left Behind act can be reinstated to be oriented in an empathic , congruent , and has high positive regard or respect to establish therapeutic relationship with the individuals concerned . Such model demonstrate a dynamic process of communication and the fundamental parts of interpersonal-intrapersonal relationships . As with the study , the primary model to be used in analyzing the act involves the utilization of Rogerian model in to provide a different perspective that focuses more on relationships

Discussion

The No Child Left Behind Act is another mandate requiring special attention . Everyone takes notice (including realtors ) when local newss List the schools that did not pass the federal requirement for improvement . This puts the schools and the principal on a federal watch ' list . The principal is now accountable to constituencies in addition to students , teachers , parents , central administration , and policymakers . Given that accountability , the job has become almost too much for one person . Powerful and relevant education for all students is something that everyone wants (Boris-schacter , 2006

.61 . In the concept of Rogerian model , the prime consideration is the focus and relationship with the direction of specific target and population to be included . Moreover , Rogerian model moves in the process of intrapersonal and interpersonal development and not just a policy oriented tasks . The means for achieving what frequently divides the public and subsequently becomes counterproductive . Such scenario introduces another opportunity to connect the schools to the community and the community to the schools . Parents have a right to be heard . If there are low expectations on the part of teachers , principals need to be aware of it . Principals in our study acknowledged an unavoidable need to address this issue with teachers , students , and parents . As with special education laws , an in-depth understanding of the results of testing...