Having recently graduated magna cum laude from one of the leading colleges of education and research universities in the southeast, I wholeheartedly agree with Loren. I was seriously disillusioned at the content of general studies, although I was in special education, which is far more into methods and results than content.
The general level of knowledge in the "regular ed." students that I worked with from time to time was stunning, and I mean that in a negative way. General knowledge, classical literature, etc., has, in my opinion, pretty much disappeared from general education. Certainly there is specific coursework at higher levels, such as high school, but the general population of students don't get a lot of good, basic information. At least that's my take on it. My faculty advisor was really unhappy that I didn't continue grad school, but in all honesty, I saw it as a huge waste of my time (and money.) While working in a research institution can be fun and exciting at times, I wasn't motivated by this enough to carry on. That's also one of the reasons why I'm going back into the business world (besides the money.) I don't see education being a fulfilling (to me) line of work. (Spelling police hat on) By the way, it's "Archimedes". (Spelling police hat off) <grin> Dan --- Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But do they know anything about European or > American history? Do > they even know who Aristotle was? Do they know > anything about Archemedes? > > You are undoubtedly talking about the exceptions, > and I am talking > about the average student. > > If you babble and bullcrap, go see what they "teach" > at your friendly > local teacher certification college. It is > edubabble and > psychobabble. I know, I have a Ph.D. from a college > of "education." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
