Modern Education’s Influence on Benjamin Franklin
The view from the dental chair last week:
Possibly there is a good Lockean idea in there somewhere, but this bit of modern School of Education dogma — learning only occurs through games or craft projects — did not sound like Ben Franklin to me. He was all about learning by reading about things, as well doing them. He started one of the world’s great libraries, the old-fashioned kind full of papery things! (The phraseology did not very 18th-century either, like having Franklin mention his learning curve.) The speedy search feature of the online Franklin Papers revealed nothing close, and apparently even fans of this quotation have some doubts about whether anyone historical actually wrote it. They think maybe it is ancient Chinese proverb, no fooling. Like “Stay thirsty, my friend!” But perhaps I sell the proverbists short.
A lot of people learn algebra miss the basic rules. In the end they messed up.
Comment by dini videolar — August 2, 2011 @ 8:27 am
Think about it everywhere, rules. Our society is on certain rules. The same goes for algebra. Treat algebra rules like a game and you will like it.
Comment by rüyada görmek — August 2, 2011 @ 8:28 am
after i read your posting, even i’m from indonesia, your posting give more information about history…
Comment by porno izle sikiş seyret ücretsiz bedava — August 27, 2011 @ 3:51 am
Can one just point out such a comfort to encounter somebody who truly is aware of just what theyre speaking about on the web. A lot more individuals should read as well as see why. We cannot think youre not more popular as you undoubtedly possess the present.
Comment by Anabel — September 9, 2011 @ 7:59 pm