Back to Basics and the Future of Education.

Van Patten, James

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Publication Date: 1978

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Back to Basics and the Future of Education.

Van Patten, James

Journal of Thought, v13 n3 p175-77 Jul 1978, Jul78

The current emphasis on breaking down knowledge into minute particles for the purpose of objective measurement has been refuted by educational authorities in the past. The Author assesses the present renewed demands for accountability of the educational product and its dangers to the educational system. (Author/RK)

Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Educational Practices, Educational Problems, Futures (of Society), Persuasive Discourse

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Language: English

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