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On education, on and off-line

15 Thursday Nov 2012

Posted by Sisyphus in Education, Sociology

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Empiricism, Pragmatism

Despite predictions of its imminent demise — whether or not its inefficiencies can be overcome by new technology — it seems to me that traditional education is not in danger of extinction. The reason for this has less to do with the way students learn, or even with the value of education as a form of signaling. Continue reading →

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On self-esteem and educational achievement

17 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by Sisyphus in Education, Pebbles, Politics

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Empiricism, Ideology, Philosophy of Governance

Why is it that the more emphasis is made on self-esteem in education, the less achievement the highly self-regarding students are achieving?

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

- John 8:32

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