Albino mongrel wants more schooling

[Skul]

white_wolf (1000+ posts)        Thu Apr-14-11 10:27 AM
Original message
Two course that should be mandatory in high schools across the country.
 The first is Political Science or civics, is there a difference between the two correct me if there is , so many students have no clue how are government works or what the Constitution says or means. We need to educate students on the important of issues,voting, and how to seek out good factual information and not just whatever some pundit says is true. They should also be taught the basics of important legislation going though Congress.

The second is not as obvious,but I think it is very important. Philosophy, with an emphasis on logic and reason. When I was in high school (2004-2008) we were mostly taught to memorize facts and figures, but not really how to think critically about things and I think that is a huge problem when it comes to politics and life in general. I think if people are taught to think logically about issues it will open their eyes to ideas and solutions they never considered before.

What do you all think? Do you agree with these courses being added and are there any classes you think should be added?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x889755

We know what would happen if, heaven forbid, any conservative views were ever taught.

Le Taz Hot  (1000+ posts)        Thu Apr-14-11 10:47 AM
Response to Original message
5. Can I add a third?
 American English. Just think if all graduating high school students knew that 2 does not equal to, too or two. Or that Ur does not equal your or you're. Of course, included in that would be the proper use of punctuation. Now, I know that these are "shortcuts" but when shortcuts substitute actual language and the user does not know the difference then it becomes a problem.. This at a time when virtually every European and Asian student is taught PROPER English. It's a New World Order boys and girls and either learn English (and preferably at least one other language) or clean their toilets. It's your choice.

 

Kind of surprised nobody called him on that.

2 does not equal to, too or two

To+too=TOmato?

Thread is still fairly short.

Must go watch.

This part of the original OP, baffles me.

no clue how are government works or what the Constitution says or means.

Yes, DUmbass, we see that on the island, on a regular basis.

modified by franksolich to correct format; no big deal, carry on.....

[JohnnyReb]

DUmmie said" When I was in high school (2004-2008) we were mostly taught to memorize facts and figures, but not really how to think critically about things and I think that is a huge problem when it comes to politics and life in general"...and it has worked well for the democrats.

DUmmie said, "and how to seek out good factual information".......and to a Dummie that means facts are those little brown lumps they find in their colon.

[thundley4]

DUmmie said" When I was in high school (2004-2008) we were mostly taught to memorize facts and figures, but not really how to think critically about things and I think that is a huge problem when it comes to politics and life in general"...and it has worked well for the democrats.

DUmmie said, "and how to seek out good factual information".......and to a Dummie that means facts are those little brown lumps they find in their colon.

DUmmies don't want children to be taught "to think", they want them to be taught what to think.

[Karin]

Yes, the difference between to, two, and too is important.

no clue how are government works

So is our and are.  So is though and through. 

[Texacon]

So Junior up there making the OP is basically 21.  He's not old enough for critical thinking skills yet.  Hell he's just barely old enough to legally order a beer.

In about 10 years White Wolf will be posting on CC.

KC

[true_blood]

no clue how are government works or what the Constitution says or means.

Yes, DUmbass, we see that on the island, on a regular basis.

We also see it in the current imposter/administration.

[Skul]

So Junior up there making the OP is basically 21.  He's not old enough for critical thinking skills yet.  Hell he's just barely old enough to legally order a beer.

In about 10 years White Wolf will be posting on CC.

KC

Strangely enough, you may very well be right.

BTW, xnks for the fix, Frank.