मानकीकृत परीक्षणहरू प्रजातन्त्रको विपरीत मानिन्छन् किनभने तिनका सिद्धान्तहरू र प्रभावहरूले लोकतान्त्रिक शिक्षाका मूल्यमान्यताहरू—समता, व्यक्तिगत विकास, र सहभागितात्मक सिकाइ—सँग बाझिन्छन्। यहाँ मानकीकृत परीक्षणहरू प्रजातान्त्रिक आदर्शहरूको विपरीत हुनुका केही कारणहरू छन्: (अहिलेको सन्दर्भमा म एसईई र कक्षा १२ को परिक्षालाई लक्षित गर्दैछु।) १. शैक्षिक समानतालाई कमजोर बनाउनु प्रजातन्त्रले सबै नागरिकहरूलाई समान अवसर प्रदान गर्न खोज्छ। तर, मानकीकृत […]

“The War on Kids” is a 2009 documentary directed by Cevin Soling that critiques the American public school system, arguing that it suppresses students’ individuality and creativity while enforcing rigid rules and harsh disciplinary measures. The documentary compares schools to prisons, emphasizing how surveillance, control, and punishment are used to manage students rather than educating […]

“The Test & The Art of Thinking” (2017) is a documentary that explores the culture and impact of standardized testing in the U.S., particularly focusing on the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). Directed by Michael Arlen Davis, the film delves into the history, purpose, and controversies surrounding the SAT, questioning whether it truly measures a student’s […]

“Standardized: Lies, Money, and Civil Rights: How Testing Is Ruining Public Education” (2013) is a documentary directed by Daniel Hornberger that critiques the high-stakes standardized testing movement in the United States. The film argues that the widespread use of standardized testing is not improving education but is instead harming students, teachers, and schools. Key themes […]

“Waiting for ‘Superman’” (2010) is a documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim that examines the failures of the American public education system. The film follows the stories of five students and their families as they navigate the challenges of accessing quality education, particularly through the lens of charter schools and public school lotteries. Key themes and […]

“Race to Nowhere” (2009) is a documentary directed by Vicki Abeles that critiques the American education system’s intense pressure on students. The film addresses how the obsession with academic achievement, standardized testing, and over-scheduling is harming students’ physical and mental health.Key themes in the documentary include:Student Stress and Anxiety: The film highlights how students are […]