S.B.1070 Blog Assignment #2

I’ve decided that this would be a better subject as I can relate it to some modern issues. For this blog were going to review the argument of Arizona Senate Bill 1070, signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer on April 23rd 2010. Since the laws creation there have been opinions in favor and in opposition. There have also been many rally’s and demonstrations. The law basically requires immigrants to have their identification on them at al times. This would require the relocation of many of Arizona's illegal immigrants that have resided here in Arizona for years, some even generations. 

Supporters of the bill insist that it’s passing and enforcement will benefit the law abiding citizens and or residents by balancing out our budget crisis and curving the demographic shift of illegal aliens in Arizona. The bill saw some major support with the killing of a local rancher in Arizona, the killer was alleged to be a illegal alien crossing the border. There are numerous other reasons to support the bill, all can be linked to the large influx of aliens in Arizona. Many of the supporters believe that the enforcement of the bill will resolve many of our illegal drug trafficking issues, employment issues and more.

Proponents however, are worried that the passing of S.B. 1070 will lead to racial profiling and harassment by officers. They also worry about the issues related to family and the sudden upheaval and movement of families back to Mexico. Examples of this are already happening to families now. 

Personally I am torn between both sides of the argument. On the supporters side I agree that something does need to happen to slow the influx of illegals in the U.S. Starting at our borders is a great place to start as it is well known by many as a weak spot. Also, I’ve worked construction and seen and felt first hand the devaluing effect of a large number of personal willing to work for less wages. However, I also happen to be an Arizona native and have made many hispanic friends during that time, some of them are illegal aliens. I would know first hand the effect of them being torn from their families for fear of legal ramifications. I also, understand their worries of profiling. 

Bottom line the unchecked influx of illegals into the U.S. Must be stopped and perhaps this is the way to do it, drastic as it may be. It may be what needs to be done. http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/sb1070s.pdf

Reasoning Skills in Primary Schools?

 This post will be a discussion on the teaching of reasoning skills in primary schools and it's positive and/or negative outcomes. Initially I feel that yes, we should introduce reasoning skills to our children at a younger age. There are benefits to this in many different aspects. For one our children will be exposed to a higher level of learning sooner therefore, enhancing their education and increasing their comprehension sooner in life. Then there is the expansion of their young minds. However we have to consider the children's youth when deciding to more of a workload on them at such a young age. Personally I all for it, to an extent. As long as we don't overload the children with excessive responsibilities. Now that we've heard my opinion lets review some facts on the issue, and other arguments.

 By definition Basic Reasoning skills are those processes basic to cognition of all forms. As you have hopefully read in the link above there are some appealing learning outcomes that could come from the teaching of reasoning skills. However what can we as parents do out side of the school environment to help our children develop their reasoning skills? Lets look at the link here! According to PBS we can influence our children's learning dramatically at home.

 I really can't see where there is much argument for the opposition of broadening our children's development with more advanced teaching styles. Therefore, this will be a short post. Ultimately I agree with the introduction and teaching of reasoning skills to our children. Perhaps we should also take a closer look at the Montessori approach as well, this approach is a more natural approach that uses the teachers as facilitators instead of teachers. In the future that we are currently heading towards with evolution going to the technical age, we should be looking at ways to advance our children's ;earning in order to meet the challenges for which we have left them.