Thursday, February 10, 2011

Child's Play

What do you think the purpose of school is? Is it to learn facts? Acquire information? Become a critical thinker?

I read this article today about two different educational styles. It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that I'm a big fan of the play-based approach. (What? Someone with a degree in theatre education supports dramatic play? Really?) Although a combination of the two styles would probably be most effective.

What are your thoughts?

1 comment:

Mandi said...

If you like this article then you REALLY need to read a book titled, The childhood roots of adult happiness by Edward Hallowell. http://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Roots-Adult-Happiness-Lifelong/dp/0345442334/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1297429676&sr=8-3

I think you'd really like it! :)