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par Shelby Powers Il y a 10 années

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The Saber-tooth Curriculum, Chapter IV

The narrative explores the evolution and challenges in an educational system that prioritizes esoteric knowledge over practical skills. Universities develop into institutions where the allure of a subject'

The Saber-tooth Curriculum, Chapter IV

The Saber-tooth Curriculum, Chapter IV

Major Events and Issues

Professor bumps his head
"Don't teach them what to think, teach them how to think"
Questions whether the university should help shape the social environment
Free Magic System of choosing subjects
General Magic courses - everyone takes
Led to the development of departments and prescribed course offerings
Magical claims are challenged by Icthyology professor
Professor is discharged from university
Advancement of Subjects
Disgrace of being practical
Other subjects made magical claims for their subjects
Professors of tiger scaring made greater claims of magical power
Universities developed
Esoteric Knowledge
Focus on the magic of a subject
Go beyond the practical

Main Characters

Professory with Head Injury
Proposed using education as a means of preparing for the future
Icthyology Professor
No training in tiger scaring = Not a real professor, discredited by most
Attacked the claims of magic in subjects
Hardworking Professors
Make greater claims for the magic of their subject
Those who attempt to advance their subjects
Learned Professionals
Medicine Men
Hunting Engineers
Chiefs

Connections and Implications

Predicting what students will need in the future to teach to them today (increased need for technology, creative problem solving, etc)
Increased focus on esoteric knowledge and how specialized your content is
Increased prioritization for majors...choosing an educational strand (now being brought down to highschool through HB5 endorsements)
Decreased appreciation for "practical" subjects - technology classes, home ec classes, financial literacy classes are considered lesser subjects