I recently had a discussion with someone who felt that I might be overreacting to changes in education. My friend felt that it was important to interest students in a subject even if that meant teaching them less. Of course, we agreed that it is a … [Continue reading]
Former Dep’t. of Education official “…thought we were doing God’s work…” when they were WHAT?
January 3, 2014 by
When they were strengthening collection of students loans through what the New York Times characterizes as "ruthless tactics". (See today's NY Times article … [Continue reading]
Is University of Missouri’s Calculus Easier Than AP Calculus?
December 29, 2013 by
I just talked to a student who told me that his friends told him that. He asked me if it was true. I said, "probably so". Of course, AP Calculus is not college calculus either. See my posts under the category "AP Calculus". … [Continue reading]
Costs Rising Quickly, Quality of Product Slumping – What Could This Mean?
December 26, 2013 by
I gave my view in a comment on this informative article ( http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579276850992941142) in the Wall Street Journal today. "So, over a few decades, costs have been going up dramatically, while … [Continue reading]
Op-Ed Piece in New York Times Disagrees with Obama’s Ratings Plan but….
December 18, 2013 by
Here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/opinion/the-wrong-college-ratings.html?ref=opinion#commentsContainer I wrote my view of what we need. "Today's colleges and univesities want to act like businesses. They use powerful … [Continue reading]
New York Times Editorial Series on Education – They Don’t See the Elephant in the Classroom
December 15, 2013 by
(Go here to see the newest piece, http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/opinion/sunday/in-math-and-science-the-best-fend-for-themselves.html?hp&rref=opinion ) I am concerned that even the Times doesn't see the problem. Maybe they just have … [Continue reading]
MOOC’s Setback? But Online Still Very Useful, I Believe
December 12, 2013 by
There is this in yesterday's New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/us/after-setbacks-online-courses-are-rethought.html?hpw&rref=us but I believe that online access can be very informative when used the way I described. (Also, I … [Continue reading]
Atlantic Monthly Article on Faculty Concerns About High Graduation Rates
Here is the link, followed by my comment. http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/12/we-are-creating-walmarts-of-higher-education/282619/ (The article is good - and shocking - especially the part about some state schools getting rid … [Continue reading]