The comments about memorization of facts are valid and what is the point of learning facts if they can be so easily found via the internet, which is now accessible very easily. Perhaps it is interesting to note at this point that the new National Curriculum, which was introduced in 2013, has been seen by many as a step backwards. In an article on the BBC website by Sean Coughlan, Alex Kenny, from the NUT, compares the curriculum to pub quiz in the way that information is learnt by the pupils and they are passive learners of information and knowledge (Coughlan 2013). In a world where so much information is available at our finger tips, surely education is better focussing upon how to access this information, teaching learners how to verify its accuracy and how to use it appropriately.
On another point I sympathise with him for his experiences in University as I had similar experiences when I started a degree course in Engineering at Nottingham Trent University. Having experienced this I am very aware of the need to make my taught session interact and create opportunities for discussion and I make a conscientious effort not to use PowerPoint as I feel that it can place a structure which is not flexible enough to go with the students thoughts during the session.
References
Coughlan, S. (2013) 'Pub quiz facts curriculum' opposed Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-21985441 (Accessed: 8 June 2016).
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