Targeting the cognitive level of the child is not the same as not teaching logic. Your hierarchy example works fine for some levels, not for others was the point. It’s a lot easier to teach a rote methodology than a hierarchy of trust.
Except, research shows that even at preschool level kids are able to distinguish expertise through various social cues. At this age it’s more about authority than a hierarchy of trust.
But by the age I’m talking of, between 6 and 8, we have a wealth of research that shows that children are capable of understanding hierarchies of trust:
If your point is instead about the minority of students that are struggling to keep up, then that becomes more a discussion on the structure of education as a whole. Rather than this particular subject. Where funding and logistical problems meet conflicting needs of different kids.
But, the idea that we’d dumb down a curriculum for the minority is… troubling. But then so is the idea of that minority continually falling behind.
Takes a well rounded and healthy mind to change your mind in the face of new information. It’s increasingly rare to find this online and it takes courage especially in a public forum.
It’s moments like this that renew my faith in human beings. Thank you for that gift tonight mate :).
Targeting the cognitive level of the child is not the same as not teaching logic. Your hierarchy example works fine for some levels, not for others was the point. It’s a lot easier to teach a rote methodology than a hierarchy of trust.
Except, research shows that even at preschool level kids are able to distinguish expertise through various social cues. At this age it’s more about authority than a hierarchy of trust.
But by the age I’m talking of, between 6 and 8, we have a wealth of research that shows that children are capable of understanding hierarchies of trust:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232520123_Children's_Reasoning_About_Three_Authority_Attributes_Adult_Status_Knowledge_and_Social_Position
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25425347/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022096518305666
If your point is instead about the minority of students that are struggling to keep up, then that becomes more a discussion on the structure of education as a whole. Rather than this particular subject. Where funding and logistical problems meet conflicting needs of different kids.
But, the idea that we’d dumb down a curriculum for the minority is… troubling. But then so is the idea of that minority continually falling behind.
Huh. I stand corrected. I was under the impression that expressed more in the 8-12 “Pre-Teen” range.
Appreciate the humility.
Takes a well rounded and healthy mind to change your mind in the face of new information. It’s increasingly rare to find this online and it takes courage especially in a public forum.
It’s moments like this that renew my faith in human beings. Thank you for that gift tonight mate :).
“No Child Left Behind” peering out from the shadows, gutting programs for more advanced students.
It’s easier to lower the bar than make people jump higher.