Why Capitalists feel Capitalism is best for all.

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TheRealMafoo said:

vlad321 said:

 

You are saying that everyone needs to re invint everything? Because without teachers that's what will happen. Teachers ae by far one of the most impotant professions in ANY society. Without them knowledge is not passed down, it's lost.

 

What he is saying is teachers are a good way to pass knowledge down, but not the only way.

In fact, as information is more readily available, teachers become less of the vehicle to inject information onto the masses.

Some people will say the most important thing a teacher could ever give, is the skill to learn. It takes a lot less skill to learn today, then it did 100 years ago.

I would certainly agree with that. Helping to develop independant learners is the most valuable thing a teacher could offer.

Although information today is more readily available and accessible, classrooms, I believe will always have an important place in learning. Discerning what information is valid, how to determine if it is valid and learning how best to procure said information are all things that need to be learned in order to become an independant learner.

This is only touching on the passing of knowledge aspect of it all. A lot can be said about the socialization in schools as well as the practices offered in debate, public speaking, presenting, etc.

Anyhow, I'm incredibly tired and I'm getting the feeling I'm just needlessly rambling now... goodnight all.