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xoxoxoBruce · 01-09-2007, 08:15 PM

Yeah, that's about right...maybe not commie, but at least wacko misfit and definitely un-American.

Critical thinking is a wonderful tool to give the kids, but it won't make them a living if they don't have a solid base in the three Rs and science.

MaggieL · 01-09-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Critical thinking is a wonderful tool to give the kids, but it won't make them a living if they don't have a solid base in the three Rs and science.

Doing real science and math requires piles of critical thinking.

Aliantha · 01-10-2007, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Critical thinking is a wonderful tool to give the kids, but it won't make them a living if they don't have a solid base in the three Rs and science.

I think that's exactly right Bruce, and it's what I meant when I was suggesting that some rote learning is still beneficial to students.

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