Critical Analysis Of No Child Left Behind

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Summary: Since the late 1980’s some school systems have been cutting recess time and extending class time. Because of this, the No Child Left Behind program started in 2001. Because of the cutting of recess time the obesity rate to rise. Although the Play, Policy and Practice has found no research to support recess causing administrators and test scores for No Child Left Behind to improve, leading children to stay inside all day. But I feel that the children should still be allowed some type of “break” during the day at least once. Not only would this give children a break from learning but it could also allow children to play and use their creativity and be unique. Also, the article goes on to state the benefits of cognitive play if recess was allowed back into the daily routine of schools such as, children would be more focused, memory and attention would improve, slightly increases test scores, and lastly, helps the brain develop. Next, the article goes on to state social emotional benefits. Including, exercise and leadership, taking turns, being able to learn and resolve conflicts, free choice situation, negotiating skills, and supervised free play, and lastly intervention programs are able to improve social skills. Finally, the physical benefits of recess may seem obvious but the article lists the …show more content…

However, Cutting back on recess is only hurting the children, as someone who likes moving and at times finds it hard not to squirm around during my hour and twenty minute class. I feel like it is crucial for all children to get at least twenty minutes of supervised free play, I also work at a daycare and I notice during the winter months when it’s too cold to go outside the children seem a little more quick to anger because we’re stuck playing in the classroom until our gym time which is sometimes a problem because the children always want to go

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