01-18-2005, 05:27 AM
Quote:That's one thing. But when a question is posed like that, the only result is someone does exactly what they say you shouldn't: regurgitate facts. The kid is just going to read whatever Dye and Ziegler say and spit it back. There was nothing about, counterarguments or support.
See that, I don't know. I suppose I'm speaking from my own self-imposed bubble, but such a question SHOULD bring into play one's personal philosophy. Defend it if you do, try to defend it if you don't. Arguing for the other side helps you see your own side more clearly - it really is true.
So what harm is there in encouraging students to do so?