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Working outline

The American education system- positive or negative

Thesis: the American education system has undoubtedly failed and is characterized by several negative impacts

I. Introduction

The impacts of the American education system have sparked debates as to whether they are positive or negative.

II. Economic crisis

The economic crisis in the nation is attributed to the failed American system.

i) The system does effectively equip students to be creators of jobs.

Gilpin, R., & Gilpin, J. M. (2000) the challenge of global capitalism: The world economy in the 21st century (Vol. 5). Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

ii) The education system is more theoretical rather than practical and is not applicable in improving the country’s economy

Meyer, J. W. (1977). The effects of education as an institution. American journal of Sociology, 55-77.

III. Learning process

The learning process in the American system of education is not effective

i) Non-involvement of the parents: most of the work of teaching and monitoring students is left to teachers

Will, M. C. (1986). Educating children with learning problems: A shared responsibility Exceptional children, 52(5), 411-415.

ii) Frequent closing of schools

This has led disruptions of the education system this make students to be engaged in other activities for a longer time, than the time they spend on learning

Nagai, M., Hoshide, S., & Kario, K. (2010) the insular cortex and cardiovascular system: a new insight into the brain-heart axis. Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, 4(4), 174-182

IV. Size and composition of schools

i) Most of the schools are overcrowded and this puts a strain on the learning facilities.

Ready, D., Lee, V., & Welner, K. (2004) Educational equity and school structure: School size, overcrowding, and schools-within-schools. The Teachers College Record, 106(10), 1989-2014.

ii) The number of schools is not adequate for the increased learning population

Foshay, A. W. (1980). Considered Action for Curriculum Improvement

V. Conclusion

There are several reasons for the failure of the American education system. The system requires immediate intervention in order to save the nation.