Or
The
Seven Myths That Make Education Difficult To Improve
See Myth # 2 of 7 here.
Myth # 3 – There is one form of knowledge and
it belongs to the ‘educated classes’
What do they
know – after all, they’re only poor people. And real knowledge is that
which is written in books and taught in universities, which of course they
don’t have access to, isn’t it?
By now I’m sure you’re well aware of the
vast variety and depth of knowledges that non-literate people bring – only it
doesn’t get the recognition it deserves and is sentenced to remain marginalized
and often die out. By not respecting the
knowledge heritage the vast majority of our students bring, we certainly deprive
them of the one strength that can be used to learn ‘school’ knowledge – but we
also lose out on the great contribution the diverse community knowledge
heritage could make to the country. (I’ve written on this elsewhere in this blog hence not
elaborating it further.)
Tomorrow, Myth # 4 of 7
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This series is shedding light on critical issues in education. Myth #3 underscores the need for adaptability and innovation in our education systems. It's high time for a reimagined approach to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. #EducationReform
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