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EDUC 200 - SIGNATURE ASSIGNMENT

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Task 1. Big Picture Questions

Question 1 – Name 4 countries that have a great educational system. Based on what you learned in this course, what are 3
similarities that these countries have in common? What are some factors that have helped these countries to excel in the area
of education?
China would top in first with Singapore in the second spot and Estonia in third. Also, Finland would be considered a top
educational system. What they all have in common is that they all have had high average Pisa scores. What helped these get to
where they are is by exceeding in all subjects and by using different techniques.

Question 2 – Based on what you’ve learned in this course, do you think the top performing countries are influencing other
countries? Describe how the countries, which are listed highest in terms of PISA scores, are influencing other countries.
I think the influence of Pisa all depends on how the students feel with coming into knowledge of the score all around the world.
The countries that have high Pisa scores are showing the other countries that if you work hard enough you can achieve scores in
the end. Different schooling techniques have a great impact those who use them.

Question 3 – Do you think that countries who pay little or no attention to educating its citizens can/will have a negative
impact on the world in the future? Support your answer.
I don’t believe that those who don’t pay as much attention to their teaching will influence the world in a bad way. To some
countries and schools, the scores aren’t as important to them compared to different teachings.

Question 4 - How does education in other countries compare to the system of education in the U.S. from your observations?
From what I can see is that the us standards are not nearly as strict as other countries. The other countries have certain testing
standards and longer school days than most.

Question 5 - Name some populations that are denied a good education? For example, we all know based on experiences in
this class that women and girls are denied a good education in parts of the world (sadly). What are other groups of people
that are denied a good education?

Afghanistan is considered one of the only countries still stops girls from completing any education after primary level. For some
places it could base off lower income. Africa has one of the most lacked educations for children.
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Question 6 - Reflect on the topics we've discussed throughout EDUC 200 – name some things you could now do differently in
your future class because of the information learned in this course.
I want you to be self-reflective (think about your thinking) – tell me what you could do in your future class to make it better
based on items we've learned about different educational systems around the world?
It could be things like helping diverse learners, or perhaps being more aware of students who may live in rural areas of your
district and don’t have access to technology (these are just some ideas I had).

Some things I would use that different was the fact all the teaching would be equal for each subject everything would be based
on the standards and if someone had a higher bit of learning would teach them something that would be more of a challenge for
them.

(Questions 7a through 7e) Let’s say that you are the ruler of your own country - think about some of the factors/conditions
that go into having a great educational system. And please have a little fun with these questions, too.

Question 7a - What would be the name of your very own country? What would be the name of the capital of your country?
Make something up! Have fun, be silly.
the name of my country would be pop-city and the capital would be considered mystic falls.

Question 7b – What would the population of your country be? Big or small? Come up with a number. Why did you choose
that number? For example, would you want an incredibly large population, say over 1 billion or perhaps you want a very small
population, under 1 million? Tell me why you chose the population size you decided up.

The population be just below 6000 so a small average amount of people for a town I say this number because for one it’s an
even number and because 6000 seems just right. I chose this amount because 6 is one of my favorite numbers.
Question 7c - Do they have access to technology (very briefly tell us about technology in your country)?
Yes, they would access to technology because that’s how most of these things would be dealt with, but it would be too much
they would still that human interaction that makes life joyful
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Question 7d – Would your country be mostly rural? Urban? Suburban? A combination? Why?
the country would be combination because I believe countries run better when their different types of areas somethings that can
fit everyone’s needs.

Question 7e- Come up with at least 4 more facts/factors that would have an impact on your country’s educational system.
Think about conditions/factors that have led to the creation of great educational systems around the world. Now, what
condition/factors would you like to see in your very own country?
1. My country would be run by a government but there would be equal movement with the people.
2. It would give everyone the right to get the education they need.
3. The education wouldn’t be too strict and would be able to help those in need.
4. I would see that everyone is treated right by everyone.

OPTIONAL – If you would like to draw an outline of the country in Word (using tools found in Word), include some clipart
and/or freehand then insert that picture of your country and place it here, please do so. This is optional of course, but I love
seeing how creative students can get! Only do this if you have some free time.
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