Another education FAD. You gotta teach the 3 R’s first. I couldn’t agree more with the conclusion…
But we have ignored what matters most. We have neglected to teach them that one cannot think critically without quite a lot of knowledge to think about. Thinking critically involves comparing and contrasting and synthesizing what one has learned. And a great deal of knowledge is necessary before one can begin to reflect on its meaning and look for alternative explanations.
Unfortunately these fads do real damage. Like kids who can’t multiply and divide.
