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Here Comes the Election #1
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Posted by: mike, on 18/01/2010, in category "Mike's Blog"
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18th Jan 2010

Implicit in both Labour & Conservative education announcements today is a devaluing of most professions. Teaching must be elitist; Law & Medicine populated with a more even class demographic. What does this this imply?

1. Only a few vocations are worth aiming for
2. High academic success equates with exemplary teaching skill

Both are wrong. Both parties' thinking is flawed and inspired partly by the desire to be (re-)elected rather than providing what's best for teachers and learners. How about this:

Ensure that each learner finds the place in life best matched to their unique knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Visited two SUPERB playgroups today where exactly this happens: structured freedom allows disciplined 2-3 year olds to freely and confidently explore, learn and grow. Where does it go wrong?

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