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Actually, Bob... (none / 0)
...I'd teach them logic, how to reason, how to examine an idea to find out if it's a true reflection of reality.  I would teach them about rigor, and about how prejudice gets in the way of solving problems. I would teach them to think rationally, Bob, which is something that, with your unconcealed hatred and bigotry and self-pity, you are unable to teach.

by EveningStarNM on 02/09/2010 03:05:59 PM EST

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Rationality and logic... (none / 0)
Are wonderful tools to have as a learner - too bad that those traits are inherent to the individual and rarely can be instilled or taught to the common individual...

You can help a kid reach their maximum potential and to aspire to be something great, but you can't make them achieve it. You can't make them think logically - they either pick up on it early in life, or they just don't see it...

I'm so glad you don't work in schools, Star...

by bobo1 on 02/09/2010 03:14:18 PM EST

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Bullshit (none / 0)
No one is born knowing how to use logic.  It's a learned skill.  It's mathematical, and it's got rigorous rules that, like any language, must be taught.

And that's what you don't understand.

by EveningStarNM on 02/09/2010 05:24:37 PM EST

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Its not all about logic... (none / 0)
Its about the students mental capacity and their ability to accumulate and relate knowledge.

Most people are not "wired" to take in great amounts of learning. Basically, most people are not Rhodes Scholars.

Every student has their own talent and their own strength that needs to be nurtured and developed...

Again, I'm so glad you don't work in schools - you wouldn't last a day...

:)

by bobo1 on 02/09/2010 11:35:24 PM EST

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I started my career in the schools, Bob. (none / 0)
I studied education and teaching.  My company (I was 1/3 owner) was a partner with a major university in the research, design, and development learning tools, and I worked with students and teachers in the classroom.  I helped children and adults learn to read, to calculate, to understand, and to think.

One of my tasks was to study and evaluate people like you, Bob, to identify your assets and deficits, strengths and weaknesses.  I was very good at it.

I still am.

by EveningStarNM on 02/10/2010 02:47:32 AM EST

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