TED Talks Daily The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams
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Mar 2, 2024 The discussion delves into the deep entrenchment of standardized testing in the U.S. education system. It examines the racial biases and financial burdens that come with it. Tanishia Lavette Williams advocates for a paradigm shift towards teacher-led instruction. The goal is to empower students and encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in learning. It's a call to rethink accountability in education and foster genuine learning experiences.
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Student Stress
- Tanishia Lavette Williams describes students collapsing in tears over test pressures.
- She witnessed students having physical reactions like hives and even resorting to violence.
Tests Don't Improve Teaching
- Standardized tests, as accountability, don't improve teaching or foster critical thinking.
- Williams suggests disinvesting in standardized testing to improve education quality.
Racial Bias in History Curricula
- Williams' research reveals that history curricula often perpetuate racialized hierarchies.
- These biases are reflected in testing, reinforcing inequities rather than addressing them.