PRLG-701 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dougie Squires, Aphorism, Diane Ravitch
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No allusions in the classroom: under the mask of ignorance. I agree with the author"s mentioned above points because of the following reasons: firstly, everyone in the contemporary society should understand the importance of common knowledge as a phenomenon which underwrites much of social life (lewis 236). The young generation has the unique opportunity to find out from the history about the major events, ideas, and individuals that have shaped the modern world. It is also needed to enable one to make decisions as a member of a democratic society. Diane ravitch, historian of education, professor at new york university, call this background knowledge a foundation for democratic participation . As a college teacher with 15 years of experience, the author is qualified to provide an opinion on the topic and the most vivid example in the article appears as his own.
