Philosophy
Somehow we've gotten embedded in our collective mind the idea that educating our children is something that teachers do. I would actually want to claim that besides teaching academic subjects that foster our kids' intellectual capacities, teachers should also instill in them civic and social virtues that will help with their emotional, social and moral development. But of course, that is something that we can realistically expect of teachers only if they are given the necessary resources, but if we overload them with ever-increasing requirements and class sizes while consigning them to live in virtual poverty, we can hardly hold them responsible for the stunted moral fiber kids display nowadays.
Apart from all of that, however, we also should not forget that education begins at home, and that parents don't get to abdicate their responsibility just because their official title isn't "teacher." If your kids suck, there's a good chance that's because, as a parent, you suck too :p
- Education
A couple of education questions: Thongor! asks, What are your thoughts on K-12 math education in the United States?This is something I think about quite a lot as I not only have children, a deep passion for science and science education, but am working...
- How Important Is Gifted Education?
In difficult financial times, schools tend to carry an undue amount of of the burden of cutbacks. Art and music often get cut quickly because we view education through such a utilitarian lens that anything that enriches children intellectually, but not...
- Colbert And Maurice Sendak On Children's Books
If you have kids, I hope you've been smart enough to realize that most children's books are written by idiots and celebrities (a distinction usually without a difference) who most likely write for children because they certainly would not be able...
- A Career Of Teaching Chemistry...jim Baker
Jim Baker 1976 He reminds me of James Hilton's Mr. Chips...a dedicated teacher over the decades. "Teaching chemistry is my career and my hobby" Jim Baker went into teaching because he enjoyed passing on his knowledge. After 42 years, despite how...
- Maybe A Secondary Education Trend?
Humm, maybe this will catch on...but, it does require other fundamental skills of mathematics, philosophy [critical thinking] and communication. "Antioch, Lakes Community highs turn science tradition upside down" by Vincent Pierri January 8th, 2009...
Philosophy
A Message from Your Kids' Teachers: You Suck!
Somehow we've gotten embedded in our collective mind the idea that educating our children is something that teachers do. I would actually want to claim that besides teaching academic subjects that foster our kids' intellectual capacities, teachers should also instill in them civic and social virtues that will help with their emotional, social and moral development. But of course, that is something that we can realistically expect of teachers only if they are given the necessary resources, but if we overload them with ever-increasing requirements and class sizes while consigning them to live in virtual poverty, we can hardly hold them responsible for the stunted moral fiber kids display nowadays.Apart from all of that, however, we also should not forget that education begins at home, and that parents don't get to abdicate their responsibility just because their official title isn't "teacher." If your kids suck, there's a good chance that's because, as a parent, you suck too :p
- Education
A couple of education questions: Thongor! asks, What are your thoughts on K-12 math education in the United States?This is something I think about quite a lot as I not only have children, a deep passion for science and science education, but am working...
- How Important Is Gifted Education?
In difficult financial times, schools tend to carry an undue amount of of the burden of cutbacks. Art and music often get cut quickly because we view education through such a utilitarian lens that anything that enriches children intellectually, but not...
- Colbert And Maurice Sendak On Children's Books
If you have kids, I hope you've been smart enough to realize that most children's books are written by idiots and celebrities (a distinction usually without a difference) who most likely write for children because they certainly would not be able...
- A Career Of Teaching Chemistry...jim Baker
Jim Baker 1976 He reminds me of James Hilton's Mr. Chips...a dedicated teacher over the decades. "Teaching chemistry is my career and my hobby" Jim Baker went into teaching because he enjoyed passing on his knowledge. After 42 years, despite how...
- Maybe A Secondary Education Trend?
Humm, maybe this will catch on...but, it does require other fundamental skills of mathematics, philosophy [critical thinking] and communication. "Antioch, Lakes Community highs turn science tradition upside down" by Vincent Pierri January 8th, 2009...