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Here is one of the most dangerous education ideals. What is good for one is good for all. Or is it?
I don’t think there is such a thing as a universal model, method or set of standards that are best for all students.
While it sounds grand and compassionate, it risks disregarding the uniqueness of each human being.
There isn’t an agreed upon philosophy of education.
Children do not belong to the state.
It is not acceptable to let some students slip between the cracks.
Each person is a unique creation, full of potential…too precious to disregard intentionally or unintentionally (but as a result of institutional structures). We learn too late that our convictions matter, so let me finish with one of my most deeply held convictions in education. Our pursuit in education should be to provide an excellent education for all. What is good for one is good for all, and what is good for one is a learning experiences that best supports, celebrates and launches that one person into a life of significance, meaning and impact. That doesn’t happen with a one-size-fits-all approach to education.
I chose this resource because the heading "What is Good for One is Good for All: One of Education’s Most Dangerous Ideas" grabbed my attention and made me think of the concept of differentiation. Beyond what happens in an individual classroom by an individual teacher, the educational systems has seemed to strive for a universal model that is best for all students. I especially like the declaration that "it is not acceptable to let some students slip through the cracks".