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Re: Characterization of quack theories

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From: Mr J S Graley
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 18:12
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"amy lynn young-leith" <alyoung@kiwi.ucs.indiana.edu> writes:
>Look at how people are taught in our educational system:  "This *is*
>the right answer.  Remember it and place it on the test.  Those other
>things that people are trying are just crap.  I don't want to hear
>about them, because *this* is right."  

Hmmm

In my experience, the 'regurgitation' approach to education is demanded by the
_pupils_, not the teachers. While many science teachers are interested in 
real science (which has no more to do with regurgitating facts then, say, 
english), most students are more concerned with their exam results and they
believe memorising the rules without question is the best method.

Whenever I (In my capacity as self-confessed egotist) get asked something by
a friend, it worries me that the answer is often taken without question.

You may have memories of the educational system being like that, but be careful
where you lay the blame for this personal experience. 

~THE GREAT NAME
-- 
    Don't worry,
     Its like in the comic books...
      ITS NOT REAL!
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