Education
I've been thinking lately, as I plan preschool curriculum and have lots of learning opportunities around the house, about the purpose of schooling. As I teach, I find myself gravitating towards an attitude of preparation rather than exploration. I want to make sure the kids are prepared for the rigorous demands of kindergarten, and lest you think I'm joking, I'm astounded at the amount of information kindergarten-ers are required to learn in class! I find myself worried about the students who don't know their upper case letters and are entering the school system next year. Our preschool is one of the best around. I love it there, we have caring and loving staff, small intimate classes, with a LOT of one on one attention, but regardless of it's merits, it still has to follow societal expectations and demands. I think society is moving towards a preparation and testing approach in general. What I mean by that is the attitude seems to be unsaid but very loudly