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 Like
all teaching methods, Paideia raises several questions about
its effectiveness in the classroom. Below are some discussion
questions for a group of teachers, parents or others who work
in teaching children. Since the main premise of Paideia is
to generate debate, we have called this a Paideia, or discussion,
on Paideia.
The
Method Itself:
How
does Paideia prepare students for their future educational
endeavors?
Can
this teaching method address the needs and issues facing both
rural and metropolitan school systems?
Can
this program be implemented in all North Carolina schools
and, if so, at what cost?
Could
this be used in areas that have a greater achievement gap?
How
effective is the method with very introverted or very disruptive
students?
How
do you integrate Paideia into remedial classes?
How
does Paideia work in teaching spelling and arithmetic?
Cost:
The
Guilford County school system was able to implement Paideia
because of a large grant from the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation
of Greater Greensboro. If Paideia became a statewide program,
it would need to be supported by state funds. Is this viable?
Teachers:
New
teachers who are still trying new ideas seem to adapt well
to Paideia. Is this method more of a burden for seasoned teachers
who are comfortable with their own teaching methods?
The
discussion nature of Paideia means that teachers sometimes
will not know the answer to a student's question. Does this
undermine their authority?
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