I agree with you, Glenn. I am not German, but was taught to do well whatever I undertake. (That is sometimes a problem, as I tend to be perfectionist). However, critical thinking is immensely important, and it is under attack - both in the schools (I tutor, I can see this happening) and at home by keeping parents so busy with work that t…
I agree with you, Glenn. I am not German, but was taught to do well whatever I undertake. (That is sometimes a problem, as I tend to be perfectionist). However, critical thinking is immensely important, and it is under attack - both in the schools (I tutor, I can see this happening) and at home by keeping parents so busy with work that they are willing to use "electronic babysitters" and by the addictive distractions such as videogames. We need more connection and community - more people we love with whom to disagree to stimulate independent thinking and more people from whom to learn and teach and more cooperative play outdoors, away from the videogames.
When my mother was growing up, she lived in a (suburban, though it was not called that) neighborhood where everyone knew and interacted with each other. The children were allowed to roam fairly freely, with the prime caveat being to obey the adults in the neighborhood. Sure, there are disadvantages to that, too, but it is good for people to look out for each other. How did we get away from that?
I agree regarding critical thinking. COVID was a massive attack on critical thinking and the scientific process. We have to teach children the true scientific process and critical thinking skills. I think social media has killed critical thinking skills.
I agree with you, Glenn. I am not German, but was taught to do well whatever I undertake. (That is sometimes a problem, as I tend to be perfectionist). However, critical thinking is immensely important, and it is under attack - both in the schools (I tutor, I can see this happening) and at home by keeping parents so busy with work that they are willing to use "electronic babysitters" and by the addictive distractions such as videogames. We need more connection and community - more people we love with whom to disagree to stimulate independent thinking and more people from whom to learn and teach and more cooperative play outdoors, away from the videogames.
When my mother was growing up, she lived in a (suburban, though it was not called that) neighborhood where everyone knew and interacted with each other. The children were allowed to roam fairly freely, with the prime caveat being to obey the adults in the neighborhood. Sure, there are disadvantages to that, too, but it is good for people to look out for each other. How did we get away from that?
I agree regarding critical thinking. COVID was a massive attack on critical thinking and the scientific process. We have to teach children the true scientific process and critical thinking skills. I think social media has killed critical thinking skills.