Submitted by R. H. Richardson (not verified) on February 7, 2007 - 23:03.
I agree with many earlier comments to a great extent. With a good learning environments the incentive becomes the thrill of discovery and gaining skills. With "standardized" exams we treat students as "widgets" that are mass produced to earn only symbolic "value" as grades. As performance and student enthusiasm develop, they may need appropriate opportunities to recognize that they are of value in society, and that they can find opportunities by their own motivation and effort invested in themselves. The value of "self starters" is impossible to measure in our society, and uniquely valuable to the individual. This lesson learned early becomes the wind in their sails for the rest of their lives. Of course, we need teachers rewarded for their support and skills since the students become a social value with many kinds of values, including economic value.
I agree with many earlier
Submitted by R. H. Richardson (not verified) on February 7, 2007 - 23:03.
I agree with many earlier comments to a great extent. With a good learning environments the incentive becomes the thrill of discovery and gaining skills. With "standardized" exams we treat students as "widgets" that are mass produced to earn only symbolic "value" as grades. As performance and student enthusiasm develop, they may need appropriate opportunities to recognize that they are of value in society, and that they can find opportunities by their own motivation and effort invested in themselves. The value of "self starters" is impossible to measure in our society, and uniquely valuable to the individual. This lesson learned early becomes the wind in their sails for the rest of their lives. Of course, we need teachers rewarded for their support and skills since the students become a social value with many kinds of values, including economic value.