Society Crushes Children's Curiosity - Michio Kaku

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  1. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    Now here is a well-respected scientist nicely summarizing one of the criticisms I have against institutionalized education. That is not to say that he shares my view, only that his comments in this video comport with my view.

    [video=youtube;LelNYqVEOZQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LelNYqVEOZQ&feature=endscreen&NR=1[/video]

    Science shouldn't be boring. It doesn't make sense why it should. People have a natural curiosity for how the world around them functions, but come to see learning as a chore due to the ineffective, monotonous and often coercive methods which pass as pedagogy.
     
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    Maniac Craniac, Aug 28, 2012
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  2. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    I think the state standards have exacerbated this issue considerably. Teachers no longer have time to make things interesting anymore because they are under tremendous pressure to meet all of the objectives placed upon them by politicians. No Child Left Behind has done more to harm education than just about anything else.
     
    SurfDoctor, Aug 29, 2012
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  3. BobbyJim

    BobbyJim New Member

    MC, I agree that society kills curiosity, but and also inhibits kid’s ability to enjoy just being kids!
     
    BobbyJim, Aug 29, 2012
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  4. Messdiener

    Messdiener Active Member

    I don't wish to speak about the sciences, in particular, but I would hope that more programs would become available like those that are offered by Harrison Middleton University. While I have never studied at HMU, I spent a considerable amount of time re-reading the threads here on DI and the various pages that HMU offers on its site. It really sounds like a great idea to allow learners to explore their interests and yet still to be guided by the great writers of our culture(s) and the well-read instructors at the university. This way, we still continue to learn and yet are able to maintain our curiosity.

    Perhaps other such programs exist, but I have yet to see any in the sciences. If you know of any (particularly in the fields of physics or astronomy), don't hesitate to let me know! :wink1:
     
    Messdiener, Aug 29, 2012
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