There is a surfeit of great ideas in education. They are “great ideas” for various reasons: children will learn a lot; they’ll be really happy or enthusiastic; they’ll have vivid memories of what they are taught; or they’ll learn very efficiently. It is easy, as an educator or homeschooling parent, to get excited about ideas for education. Heck, every good (level-appropriate) book and every good experiment is a “great idea.” Yet there is such harsh disagreement over educational methods that debates could be called a “war over educational reform.” Why?
via Larry Sanger Blog » The opportunity costs of progressive education.
The Echo Chamber 