I think that the problem with Education is that no one seems particularly clear what it is *for*.
Is it to create a useful and productive workforce? Is it to create a cohesive society? Is it to produce self-directed life-time learners? Is it (ultimately) to teach people how to think but not what to think? None of the above? All of the Above?
To be honest I learnt far more on my own than I ever did at school. But I was a rather unusual child..... Still am, actually!
I think that the problem with Education is that no one seems particularly clear what it is *for*.
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Is it to create a cohesive society?
Is it to produce self-directed life-time learners?
Is it (ultimately) to teach people how to think but not what to think?
None of the above?
All of the Above?
To be honest I learnt far more on my own than I ever did at school. But I was a rather unusual child..... Still am, actually!
who was it that said: "the best education is a collection of good books."
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