In my opinion, I agree with her view on school. Having just finished semester exams, I can admit to only memorizing mounds of information to get a good grade and having that information be erased from my mind as soon as I exit the class on exam day. This way of "learning" gets me through school just fine, but I believe that simply realizing the ins and outs of getting A's is what makes it difficult for high school students to have a hard time finding what they want to pursue in college or in life. Some students do find a subject that they really enjoy and I wish that was me! In my situation, I am too busy memorizing information for tests to take time to think about what I am interested in. I simply know "how to do school" (Wright).
What did you think of the article? Do you agree with Wright's points and views of thee modern ways of teaching and learning? Have you ever felt like school is teaching you how to "navigate your way through the predictable demands of the system" (Wright)?
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