But as Ian says, there are ways to fix schooling... by making it not be like schooling.
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That would be my instinctual approach; I do believe there is a value in professional educators (but wife=teacher 😉).
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No, far too many teacher hours are wasted and harm is being done for no benefit.
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It's the modem version of "be quiet, open the textbook at page 27, complete the questions."
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What has been provided? A roof over you head, "motivation" and the knowledge that page 27 is worth reading.
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If you're smart, self motivated and have a bit of relevant information, it's all superfluous.
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Do you have an idea of a better approach? Or anything that's been tried that seems closer to your ideal?
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But no, no plan as such. I think a big part of the problem the motives behind public schools. Not just about education.
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Mmm! Too true. Gotta do some deprogramming at home to try to reconnect them with reality.