And I do see merit it the old system. It is just that modern technology has decreased the value of it. For example you can ask me all about historical dates. I can probably find all the information and more on my phone in about 5s opposed to the person who spend years learning those dates and facts. (And tbh can't be trusted, because human memory is not exact.)
And since people don't have unlimited time, choices have to be made about how to spend that time. Then I would choose not learning the dates and facts and just how to use them. (Disclaimer: my memory is weak, I don't remember dates, names, what day it is, how old I am or what I ate last night. I can remember numbers, connections, algorithms stuff like that. So teaching me facts/data is about as effective as putting water into a sieve.)
**I'll try remove the previous one though I don't see the option on my phone. -- found it on the computer, hey are you the author Joybird?
And Joybird. I've seen you in a lot of topics. I like you! We always seem to disagree, which is nice:D
Typing on a phone with a Dutch dictionary is hell. **
You'll find I only post a topic after I have some sort of 'experience' which in this case was the suicide of a young man following an argument with his girlfriend :o( We are constantly told on the News that teenage suicides are on the increase.
For your info, I teach 'dyslexic' kids how to read - I hate that word and don't believe there's any child / adult who can't be taught. I also teach young people maths and english, but spend most time concentrating on my teenage son. He was labelled as 'severely dyslexic' and set to be a failure in exams. He can read well now and always gets As in exams.
However, I graduated with honours in Business Studies - so love the stock market, although I don't get much chance to follow it closely anymore.
Love your comments as it gives me food for thought. I really enjoy a good debate, too often I find myself in the company of shallow people with no opinions. I an not a lenient parent or teacher, but it seems to work for me and them.
Is it normal to think that we are creating 'weak' adults?
↑ View this comment's parent
← View full post
*continue*
And I do see merit it the old system. It is just that modern technology has decreased the value of it. For example you can ask me all about historical dates. I can probably find all the information and more on my phone in about 5s opposed to the person who spend years learning those dates and facts. (And tbh can't be trusted, because human memory is not exact.)
And since people don't have unlimited time, choices have to be made about how to spend that time. Then I would choose not learning the dates and facts and just how to use them. (Disclaimer: my memory is weak, I don't remember dates, names, what day it is, how old I am or what I ate last night. I can remember numbers, connections, algorithms stuff like that. So teaching me facts/data is about as effective as putting water into a sieve.)
**I'll try remove the previous one though I don't see the option on my phone. -- found it on the computer, hey are you the author Joybird?
And Joybird. I've seen you in a lot of topics. I like you! We always seem to disagree, which is nice:D
Typing on a phone with a Dutch dictionary is hell. **
--
joybird
12 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
Yes! That's me!
You'll find I only post a topic after I have some sort of 'experience' which in this case was the suicide of a young man following an argument with his girlfriend :o( We are constantly told on the News that teenage suicides are on the increase.
For your info, I teach 'dyslexic' kids how to read - I hate that word and don't believe there's any child / adult who can't be taught. I also teach young people maths and english, but spend most time concentrating on my teenage son. He was labelled as 'severely dyslexic' and set to be a failure in exams. He can read well now and always gets As in exams.
However, I graduated with honours in Business Studies - so love the stock market, although I don't get much chance to follow it closely anymore.
Love your comments as it gives me food for thought. I really enjoy a good debate, too often I find myself in the company of shallow people with no opinions. I an not a lenient parent or teacher, but it seems to work for me and them.
:o)