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原文章由 hjm 於 08-6-28 00:04 發表
So on the homework issue, what we can do, is to train our son even more to do the work on his own, and do faster. Then hopefully we can still reserve our energy to do readings or games or just relaxing with the children.
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I guess children do not just need to do homework, and then reserve some energy to read, play and relax. To have full development of the mind, they need to ponder on things they don't understand.
The present prominent view of "education" seems to be market-oriented - trying to satisfy the needs of the majority of parents (not students). That is why most schools focus on teaching difficult things, delivering instructions and forcing a lot of drilling on the students. PKC is starting in that direction as this year. So homework will be increased steadily as a trend.
If you are complaining about too much homework, you are certainly the minority and will probably not be heard.
PKC is putting emphasis on reading. That by itself is not bad. But too much homework will stifle independent thinking and creativity. Reading enable us to load the memory with thoughts of other people, but will not enable us to think for ourselves.
PKC is still a very good school if they don't increase their homework anymore. One exception I can however perceive, i.e. drilling for public examinations can be done for the G9-12 students, for the simple reason that students still have to compete with others to better universities.
Albert Einstein said: It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.
It is a miracle, simply because curiosity does not usually survive formal education.
What a pity that the illiterate of the next generation will not be those who cannot read, write or google, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. |
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