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"In the past year, education researchers have done much to turn commonly held beliefs about learning on their head.
In her controversial new book, Seven Myths About Education...Daisy Christodoulou draws on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools to show us just how much educational practice contradicts basic scientific principles..."
Via Beth Dichter
What myths do you know that undermine educational effectiveness? This post provides 21, and each is explained in the post. Fourteen of the myths provide links to additional information. Five of them are listed below. Click through to the post to find additional information on these five and the additional sixteen.
* Facts prevent understanding.
* You can always just look it up.
* Homework boosts achievement.
* Subject matter knowledge is a teacher's most powerful asset.
* The brain is static, unchanging and set before you start school.
You may not agree with all of these myths. Many could be used as a starter for discussions in a faculty meeting or with parents.
Its amazing how many things there are that everybody knows - but just ain't so! -Lon
Thx Beth Dichter