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mbperrin

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9. Well, of course, there should be some assurance that college instructors know anything about

Thu May 8, 2014, 01:10 AM

May 2014

teaching, since in all cases with which I am familiar, all they need is a content diploma - English, Electrical Engineering, whatever. Most go with their version of their favorite professor, which may or may not be good instruction.

I've always been puzzled at the strenuous requirements put on K-12 licensing while recent graduates are just turned loose with students in college. Success rates might increase with actual teaching expertise. I know that I had some professors with great content knowledge and absolutely no way for anyone but the most dedicated of their students to receive any benefit from it.

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Should a High School Graduate [View all] Riftaxe May 2014 OP

I'll just say that when I went to City College... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #1

What brought this OP to mind Riftaxe May 2014 #2

I taught high school math in CA for three years. longship May 2014 #4

All incoming freshmen had to take algebra? My HS... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #5

One huge problem is the semester system itself. SheilaT May 2014 #6

That's a good idea, Sheila. . . Journeyman May 2014 #10

I'd vote for you... daleanime May 2014 #16

Where were you when I actually ran for office? SheilaT May 2014 #17

That is just hell on the students Riftaxe May 2014 #11

It's a good question but the reality is more nuanced. Smarmie Doofus May 2014 #3

Good answer. Well said. mbperrin May 2014 #8

Special ED is a different thing entirely Riftaxe May 2014 #12

It depends. Actually, I'm not going to answer your question directly... Smarmie Doofus May 2014 #15

Don't know what state you're in. In Texas, multiplication begins in 3rd grade. mbperrin May 2014 #18

There should be a minimal proficiency before graduation. SheilaT May 2014 #7

Well, of course, there should be some assurance that college instructors know anything about mbperrin May 2014 #9

In the last 15 years Riftaxe May 2014 #13

There have been complaints about the level of learning since Plato... Sancho May 2014 #14

Well said. mbperrin May 2014 #19