Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 17th Oct 2006 22:00 UTC, submitted by anonymous
"When it comes to computers, the average person usually believes that 'newer is better'. After all, you can get more memory, a faster processor, and a larger hard disk, merely by waiting a few months. Old hardware is usually shunned as being of little value. In contrast, the elementary education sector has consistently found traditional educational methods to be superior to the newest, latest, and greatest methods. Some of the most knowledgeable and capable children are produced by the schools that use seemingly antiquated techniques. So what happens when the world of technology collides with the world of education? Why, the Commodore 64 makes a comeback!"
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RE[6]: Well, that's actually pretty simple
by dylansmrjones on Wed 18th Oct 2006 07:06
in reply to "RE[5]: Well, that's actually pretty simple"
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Read the article... I seriously doubt that Belgium considers teachers who "teach" students things that are provably false to be the "best" ones.
"Provably" he just wanted to have students react and think by themselves? Starting off a discussion with bold/polemic statements is a pedagogical tool. It won't change the students' mind, quite on the contrary, it helps them articulate their thoughts -- be critical thinkers, not your-favorite-media repeaters. That's what good teachers do. Sure, he could have done it better, but I don't understand all the fuzz about this case.