@bsmall2

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I've heard the fate of an Australian method for teaching #Literacy to children from non-literate homes described in terms very similar to what you present about tech in education.

(The following is unverified.)
It was called #ScaffoldingLiteracy and was an intensive method that resulted in effective engagement in literacy-developing activities by children from non-literate homes. In short - it appeared to work.

#Education #Pedagogy #DecliningLiteracy #AustralianEducation

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So they teach the elements of an outcomes based curriculum e x p l i c i t l y.

"Today we are going to learn the writing process."
Evokes such enthusiasim in 7 year olds [sarcasm].

Successful targeted programs ( #ScaffoldingLiteracy ) get expanded to non-target groups and then shelved because they "failed".
Throw away your saucepans as they're not good cups.

Good education seems to be limited by the skillsets of teachers and the environment they are placed in.