The Old School

Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois propose alternatives to traditional education. After pointing out the logistical weakness of these innovative approaches, they identify the technology of testing as the culprit. Musings on theories of assessment and outdoor learning round out the discussion.

Show Notes

Musical credit:
"On the Street Where You Live"

Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
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What is The Old School?

Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller lead an informal discussion between a current and a former teacher on topics that challenge "best practices" in contemporary education. In keeping with Neil Postman (1979), we support the conserving function of education: “Its aim at all times is to make visible the prevailing biases of a culture and then, by employing whatever philosophies of education are available, to oppose them.”