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16 July 2013

 Recent Comments:

Can there be more creative approaches to teaching. Can we develop other learning systems, other than what’s on offer; National/governmental system, Waldorf.

Can we learn more useful things, things that have immediate application in the world.

There seems to be a prevailing attitude of entitlement among learners. “I have paid for the certificate, give it to me”. There is an absence of work ethic; a Qualification is something earned, not bought. Entitlement seems to consort well with Leisure Culture; the main goal in life is to relax and be entertained, possibly follow ones bliss (but the latter may require too much effort)

Disciple issues:

Students lack respect toward adults; teachers being threatened verbally and physically. Teachers have been assaulted. There are feelings that students are not assisted in establishing healthy respectful boundaries, as a result there is diminished sense of personal accountability and responsibility.

There is a reticence on the part of teachers to fail students because of the admin it entails. It is easier to lower the standard.

Reading, especially books is out of fashion. The contemporary essay is cut and paste.