John Kenny: Do I Have a Narrow View of Teaching?

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John Kenny: Do I Have a Narrow View of Teaching?

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A succinct, straight-to-the-point post by teacher John Kenny:

https://johnkennyweb.wordpress.com/2017 ... -teaching/
Do I Have a Narrow View of Teaching?

Posted on September 10, 2017 by johnkenny1

Yesterday, I was accused of having a narrow view of teaching after questioning the use of De Bono’s Thinking Hats. This got me thinking. Obviously the phrase ‘narrow view of teaching’ was used in the pejorative. This was likely targetted at my belief that evidence should triumph over ubiquitous ideas and ideological preferences. When I explained I thought it was important to question ubiquitous ideas, I was told that I don’t just question, I “dismiss, ridicule, brand as myths or fads.” It is apparent that my questioning of ubiquitous ideas in light of research and reasoned debate is unwelcome in some circles.
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