- Published: January 9, 2022
- Updated: January 9, 2022
- University / College: Newcastle University
- Level: Doctor of Philosophy
- Language: English
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A Debate A Debate In this debate, the issue discussed is whether teachers union plays part in the failure of the K-12 education system. The individuals in support of the motion brought about facts to support that teachers union does not play any part in foreseen failure while those against the motion provided facts to support that teacher union promote failure of the systems. Those opposing claimed that the teachers union contribute to the failure of K-12 system because they shield poor teachers. They added further that the shielding of poor teachers brings trouble to the district such that it can not implement changes in order to improve the teaching quality in the classroom (Debate, 2014).
Those arguing against the motion said that the teachers union should not be blamed for the failure of the system. They argued that social factors like poverty and shrinking budget are the main causes of the failure. The problems faced by students at home affect the student’s understanding and thinking capacity. Poverty makes students not to learn properly due to lack of reading materials. Shrinking budget also affects the system because with insufficient funds the reading materials can not be bought. They further claimed that teachers union are not suppose to be blamed in this issues since they do not play any part in ensuring that parents support their children academically, but they are concerned on teachers welfare (Debate, 2014).
In the end, the team supporting the motion that teachers union should not be blamed for the failure won with 68 % against 32 % those arguing that teachers unions should be blamed (Debate, 2014).
Reference
Debate (2014). The Debate on Whether Teachers Unions are Responsible for the Failure of Our K-12 Educational System. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://digital. films. com. gary. libproxy. ivytech. edu/PortalViewVideo. aspx? xtid