Re: College nowadays - What "should" students know?

[William Beaty <billb@ESKIMO.COM>]

On Tue, 28 Sep 1999, Lois Breur Krause wrote:

> I agree- and that's my goal. Since I teach elem. ed majors, I believe my
> main purpose is to 1) get my students past their original dislike/fear of
> science and math, and 2) instill an interest and enthusiasm so they will
> actually teach science and teach it well in elementary schools.

I hope you've encountered these two:

  http://www.amasci.com/miscon/miscon4.html
  http://www.amasci.com/ele-edu.html

They harness cynicism to empower students and teachers.  "If you want the
job done right (including your own education), you're probably going to
have to do it yourself."


> The good news (or bad news, depending on your point of view) is they have
> to pass 2 semesters with me before they can get an el ed degree from
> clemson, and we supply about 70% of the teachers in SC.  Give me a lever
> and a place to stand!

LOL!




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