作者：Shelby Powers 10 年以前
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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'
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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
