Monday, March 17, 2014

The Purpose Of Education

Young, Alice

ET-Learning Styles

The Purpose Of Education
Chomsky, N. (2013, October 31). The Purpose of Education. Retrieved from http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/noam-chomsky-the-purpose-of-education-869.php

In this article, Chomsky presents topics on the role of technology and tests in education.  Segments include types of education, impact of technology, assessment, and investment on education.  The article suggests the importance of determining choices in styles of education, questioning and evaluating technology purpose and usage, as well as assessment can be diversions.  The article provides interesting concepts that introduce effective measures in instruction as well as emphasize that the purpose of education is helping students get to the point where they can learn on their own.  As Chomsky puts it "It doesn't matter what we cover, it matters what you discover."

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