That sounds like an excellent program. There's probably too much memorization and not enough pragmatic application of knowledge in terms of real world responsibility.
That sounds like an excellent program. There's probably too much memorization and not enough pragmatic application of knowledge in terms of real world responsibility.
George I think, sadly, that educators (K-12) now “teach to the test”—given changes made to teaching “requirements” and standardized testing…it becomes rote memorization, not real learning.
Good point Kathy. Another tactic is to erode the funding for public institutions, then to say “Look! They’re failing!!!” And then accelerate the erosion and flow to private institutions. It truly is disgusting.
That sounds like an excellent program. There's probably too much memorization and not enough pragmatic application of knowledge in terms of real world responsibility.
George I think, sadly, that educators (K-12) now “teach to the test”—given changes made to teaching “requirements” and standardized testing…it becomes rote memorization, not real learning.
Yes, I know many wonderful teachers who are overworked, underpaid, and constrained from truly being educators.
This needs to change. Some of the budget for defense needs to shift to education and to climate before there is nothing left to defend.
Uhhh, part of the problem is that money is going to charter and private schools.
Good point Kathy. Another tactic is to erode the funding for public institutions, then to say “Look! They’re failing!!!” And then accelerate the erosion and flow to private institutions. It truly is disgusting.