What I Think: Essays About Education - Couverture souple

Barrier, Gardner

 
9798248301416: What I Think: Essays About Education
Couverture souple
ISBN 13 : 9798248301416
Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Gardner Barrier argues for a radical transformation of education, shifting the focus from standardized IQ and compliance to emotional intelligence and human development. He contends that because technology now automates technical tasks, schools must prioritize civic competence, financial literacy, and sophisticated communication. The essays critique the "industrial model" of schooling, suggesting that traditional grades and rigid schedules often stifle natural curiosity and prioritize outward performance over genuine learning. Barrier advocates for educators to act as guides rather than lecturers, moving away from a system that forces students to conform to a statistical mean. Ultimately, the collection suggests that the future belongs to those who are adaptive and empathetic rather than those who simply excel at memorization. This vision defines intelligence not as raw computational power, but as the courage to navigate ambiguity and the ability to build meaningful human connections.

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Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 13 
9798248301416
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
45
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