I try to keep myself as up to date as possible on the issues facing education, whether it be through the newspaper, radio, or in class. In California, education seems to be a hot topic and in the news daily. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times with the headline “Female teachers may pass on math anxiety to girls, …
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The Brilliance of Lev Vygotsky
Think back to your school days. Think of the teachers that lectured at you. Were you expected to memorize the predetermined perspectives and theories of past generations? Did they seem relevant? Today, can you recall what you learned?
I can, sort of. But the subjects I really remember are those that a few remarkable teachers shared with me. Did you have …
