Speakpigeon
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Apparently, some dude over in the UK just conducted some kind of survey showing that teaching philosophy to kids was a good investment of money and time, producing better results in maths and what not (BBC, yesterday). One hour a week seems enough to produce an effect, including in so-called "underpriviledged" areas.
Probably tested in some academy-style schools.
Unfortunately, subject matter is not enough by itself, what matters most are good teachers but bad districts won't find it easy to draw good teachers to them. Solution anyone?
Anyway, philosophy proved useful at last! Thank you Little England!
EB
Probably tested in some academy-style schools.
Unfortunately, subject matter is not enough by itself, what matters most are good teachers but bad districts won't find it easy to draw good teachers to them. Solution anyone?
Anyway, philosophy proved useful at last! Thank you Little England!
EB