Actually this is more subjective based on lots of things. First the state. Each state has its own school system and peculiarities. Kansas either doesn't teach evolution or it does teach intelligent design. I can't remember which, but stuff like that can really affect how the students are taught. Then is the type of school. There are some schools where you are lucky if the teacher cares that you are there. They simple recite, you write as they talk, the bell rings, you leave. Other schools have a much more engaging mission statement. Magnet schools for instance. Getting the students involved and excited about their education as opposed to spitting out oft repeated dates and names.
Then you get the maverick teachers. The ones that don't give a hoot where they teach, as long as you are learning. This is much more a la 'Dead Poet's Society' or 'Stand and Deliver', both based on true stories I believe. Where the teacher is challenging but loved.
And if you are American and I rambled for no reason, ignore me.
In other words, our education system is so varied it's hard to say it's normal, but also hard to say it's not. It all depends on where you are and who is your instructor.
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Date: 2006-07-06 01:57 am (UTC)Then you get the maverick teachers. The ones that don't give a hoot where they teach, as long as you are learning. This is much more a la 'Dead Poet's Society' or 'Stand and Deliver', both based on true stories I believe. Where the teacher is challenging but loved.
And if you are American and I rambled for no reason, ignore me.
In other words, our education system is so varied it's hard to say it's normal, but also hard to say it's not. It all depends on where you are and who is your instructor.