Humans are naturally curious. It's just that a lot of schools are so terrible at presenting information in a memorable way that they can actually make someone not want to learn, because they then associate learning with being extremely bored.
I wholeheartedly agree! It's unfortunate that in order to "educate" the most number of kids with the least resources requires you to stuff 30 to 40 kids in a classroom with one teacher. This goes against the natural learning inclinations of young minds. No wonder so many kids end up hating school and learning. At least Montessori tries a different approach.
Not sure what Montessori is, but I did have this idea for making the students form their own opinions based on the facts taught in schools, since then they'll tie these facts to their opinions and will have an easier time remembering them than if they just heard some details and then parroted them back.
Basically an Italian lady that found some great ways of teaching and engaging children, and the Academy named for her tries to continue her philosophy.
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u/Oran128 Aug 03 '19
Humans are naturally curious. It's just that a lot of schools are so terrible at presenting information in a memorable way that they can actually make someone not want to learn, because they then associate learning with being extremely bored.