"Most do not understand the concept of alphabetical order, or how to research or even write a formal paper without cheating."
"Administrators, government employees, all want quick results without allowing us time to teach basic concepts. Everyone is looking for a quick fix! Go back to what's been proven to be effective: basics first, then build on them. Stop changing programs every two years that require teachers (outside the classroom) to learn how to implement yet another program that will be obsolete in a couple of years. Someone making lots of money wants you to believe their program will suddenly improve math skills or reading skills with a 'trick' or a 'new concept.' Go back to 'common sense teaching' of the basics and give students a fighting chance."
Many students lack basic academic skills such as alphabetical order, independent research, and formal-paper writing, sometimes resorting to cheating. Educational administrators and government officials prioritize rapid measurable results over time to teach foundational concepts. Frequent adoption of short-lived programs forces teachers to learn and implement new curricula outside classroom hours while programs become obsolete. Commercial interests promote supposed quick fixes, selling tricks or new concepts that fail to build lasting skills. Effective instruction requires returning to proven methods: teach fundamental skills first, then scaffold more complex learning. Common-sense teaching of basics will give students a realistic chance to succeed academically.
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