[etni] Fw: Judy Byk begs to differ
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- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:58:42 +0200
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From: David Siegel - siegelds@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Judy Byk begs to differ
Judy, you make some excellent points about problems with the curriculum.
Education in Israel is largely shaped by the high school matriculation exams
and not broader educational goals, such as ingraining values, critical
thinking and problem solving, etc. It's like teaching for a test. The
results reflect how well you were prepared on the material. But what about
the material as it stands alone? How is it selected and what does it
purport? What do you do with it on the heels of your "achievement?" Is there
any real learning taking place?
If you would like to read more, I have started a column about education in
Israel. Your comments,and questions are welcome!
http://www.elephant.org.il/broken_bell_education/broken_bell_education_in_israel.html
David Siegel
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