The Seeds of a New System of Education
This chapter in Rethinking Education in The Age of Technology looks at the ways society has adapted to the current education system, which can't provide all the needs of everyone. The authors, Collins and Halverson, focus on: home schooling, workplace learning, distance education, adult education, learning centers, educational television and videos, computer-based learning software, technical certifications, internet cafes, and of course the theme of life-long learning.
I found it extremely interesting that students that are home-schooled "score significantly better on standardized tests in every subject area" and that the book attributed it to the fact that parents care about their children (p. 67). I wonder if it has more to do with the fact that it's more one-on-one and the students/parents have the freedom to choose what and when the students engage in learning through instruction, homework, or play, and when they simply need a rest from the days activities.
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