Archives for February 2018

Good Read: The Misguided Drive to Measure ‘Learning Outcomes’ – The New York Times

Source: The Misguided Drive to Measure ‘Learning Outcomes’ – The New York Times I commented: The elephant in the classroom is obvious to those with experience in higher education; and, as this author points out, “assessment” won’t budge the elephant.   Throughout my career as a math professor – first at a state regional school, […]

Corporations and Government and Education – Excellent Analysis by Frank Bruni in NY Times

Source: Corporations Will Inherit the Earth – The New York Times I posted this comment on the page. Here is Thomas Jefferson on the importance of the type of education that is critical to democracy but not to corporations.   “…Preach…a crusade against ignorance…improve the law for educating the common people. Let our countrymen know […]