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This article seems to be flame-bait for the standardized test world, rather than pointers on how to direct children. e.g. "If only our standardized tests measu
by inanutshellus 12y ago
This article seems to be flame-bait for the standardized test world, rather than pointers on how to direct children.
e.g. "If only our standardized tests measured this amorphous thing!" rather than "Here are tips for promoting [inquiry] in children".
Looking at BG's comments show the article's content is ignored and instead is people blasting their opinion of the current state of educational reform.
- Lancey 12y agoI agree with this. By opening with a diatribe on standardized tests, and focusing on assessing skills that are inherently difficult to assess, Engel moves the discussion from helping children to condemning our education system (it's bad, but this article shouldn't be about testing or schools at all).
- 300bps 12y agoBy opening with a diatribe on standardized tests, and focusing on assessing skills that are inherently difficult to assess, Engel moves the discussion from helping children to condemning our education system Exactly. The article just comes across as so silly. Take this part: There are several ways we might measure a child’s disposition to inquire. We can easily record the number of questions the child asks during a given stretch of time. It's been a while since I've been in a classroom but I would probably jump out the window if every class period each student had to get their average 1.4 questions in to maintain their grade. It's like the article writer lives in a fantasy world.