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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Many supporters of test-driven “reform” argue that [b]it will at least guarantee that teachers teach the basics [/b](which the test will supposedly cover), and will thereby[b] initiate a positive reform process.[/quote][/b]

This is where I have a philosophical difference.  The rationale is that teachers will not teach "at least the basics" unless they are held accountable to a punitive system.  This assumes that a person will not do what is right unless they are threatened.  I don't believe this.  I believe that people will do their best when they are supported and trusted.  I believe that teachers want to treat their students this way as well.  Teachers are professionals and they deserve this respect.  Teachers respect their students and wish to treat them in positive and trusting ways as well.

It is an oxymoron to say that you want to "help" and initiate a "positive process" by threatening punitive sanctions for a lack of success (that even more ironically is mostly not in the control of the teacher).

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