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From: thom@dewey.soe.berkeley.edu (Thom Gillespie)
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Subject: Re: Against educational fads
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I felt that Arnold Chamove's posting was very reasonable and as he stated, his
point of view. I can't understand why Russell came back and seemed to attempt
to prove that his argument, and only his argument is the correct argument.

Previously Russell stated:
> One of the most pernicious influences on our primary and
> secondary schools are the teachers who do not know what is
> important and lasting in education, and what is a passing fad.

For me, the more 'pernicious influence' is a teacher who 'knows' what is
important and attempt to enforce it.

Lighten up Russ, the worlds has lots of room for opinion.
--Thom Gillespie


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