Read an interesting article in the New Zealand Herald by John Langley. In this article John talks of the 'dogma and myths' that surround education and especially education initiatives in New Zealand (and probably worldwide). We seem constantly bombarded with the latest view of how we can do things better. Whether it is technology, governance structures, testing or something else which is going to 'solve' education.
John's five myths are great.
1. That experience is the best way to gain success.
2. That process is more important than product.
3. That learning must be fun and easy.
4. That you must "like" the person who teaches you.
5 That opinion equals fact.
Especially the last one. I feel it is because everyone has been at school so everyone is an expert. This is something we must work against. Valid research tells us how to act and teach Let's use it.
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