Monday 24 October 2011

Kohn, A. (2005) Getting Hit on the Head

Kohn, A. (2005) Getting Hit on the Head Lessons: Justifying Bad Educational Practices as Preparation for More of the Same. Education Week, September 7, 2005.
Don't justify pedagogy (eg standardised tests, setting homework) by saying it's something the kids just need to get used to because they'll be doing it when they are older. Fair enough.