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The Problem with Experts

11 Aug The Problem with Experts

Posted at 01:42h in Culture, Human Development, I Like This, Look and Listen, Play, What's New by

“Collecting data on human learning based on children’s behavior in school

is like collecting data on killer whales based on their behavior at Sea World.”

 

From the essay, A Thousand Rivers” by Carol Black. It’s a wide-ranging indictment of educational and psychological research, and a passionate plea to see how children in all cultures live their lives before you say, “I know how kids learn.” Carol’s site also has a film she made—Schooling the World. I haven’t watched it yet—since I just discovered her site today—but I plan to.

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  • Philip J. Malebranche
    Posted at 13:18h, 11 August

    The behavior of killer whales in a controlled setting may differ from their behavior in the natural setting. Children may be observed interacting with others as they learn. The comparison may not be satisfactory.

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