Sure. And I’d take it a step further and say that for some kids, they shouldn’t waste years rehashing fundamentals that they’ve shown a mastery of, and should put emphasis on specialized accelerated learning.
But even that comes back to bang/buck and resource allocation.
Also, it’s spur convos like this that remind me how much I miss our brilliant 'lil Puff.
Not anymore than any other subject which may not apply for future jobs. I haven’t used calculus ever. Doesn’t mean subjects aren’t valuable for well rounded students.
That said more and more schools are teaching with career pathway programs
I guess my main point being it’s absolutely positive, so now we’re just debating the minutia on cost effectiveness. Maybe it’s not overly cost effective to the actual cost. I love that it gets kids excited and interested in tech at a young age, which can/does springboard their interests for years to come.
Luckily, the wealthier suburbs of the world have funding in spades, so that’s not really anywhere near the same issue. And my daughter’s school transitioned to chromebooks years ago, which are hilariously cheaper than the macs that the majority of schools used to go with.
I’m also guessing I’ll struggle to find the kid who crushes that python project but somehow can’t handle 5th grade math.
Insert same statement about biology, chemistry, various history classes, calculus, geometry, various activities in PE.
I’d say pound for pound your average American is better off having a rudimentary knowledge of how code works, or how electricity travels from point A to point B, than any 3 of the classes above.
That’s about what I would have said. I am certainly not on Pie’s side of the aisle but he’s completely correct. Not hearing a debate …even if it is phrased in terms that are less than eloquent… breeds resentment. Sooner or later that resentment finds an outlet.
I don’t know what the thing is, but there is a thing with this. I’ve met a few people that are very good with geometric relationships, spatial awareness, etc. that either do not like or have some misunderstanding of math.
Not common by any stretch, but a couple of people come to mind.
Oh absolutely. Einstein couldn’t tie his shoes or some shit. I’m perfectly happy to admit outliers exist. I’m just not overly worried about the people who grasp advanced concepts yet struggle with simple ones.
Tbh seems like an amazing way to bring purpose to people who can handle the advanced but not the simple. Hellava lot more purpose than the 1 room schoolhouse will be providing in today’s world
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