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Ubermenschen t1_iv27tl6 wrote

More that we reward memorization over comprehension, which can look like a society of iteration, because we don't reward understanding first priciple thinking.

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codysattva t1_iv2k3ze wrote

As a new teacher, you're not wrong. However, memorization is frequently the first rung on the ladder to reaching comprehension. It is fairly easy to test your memory (quizzes) but relatively hard to test and grade comprehension (essays).

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[deleted] t1_iv3gwut wrote

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DLBaker t1_iv3q6wz wrote

Lets talk about teachers that walk in, give you pages to complete and walk out for the rest of the class. Or the ones that are only capable of quoting what's written in the book and can't / won't help explain the material.

I could go on but those are my top two.

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