The problem with holding teachers largely responsible for their students' learning is that many learning difficulties derive from emotional and family issues that are uncontrolled by the teacher. Teachers teach--with greater or lesser knowledge and creativity--and can be a catalyst for a child's learning but they do not control most elements of a Read More
A Psychologist's Thoughts on Clinical Practice, Behavior, and Life
The Cheapest, Most Effective Pre-School Education
May 8, 2015
While no one can dispute the value of most education, the cheapest and most effective early intervention “program” would be for parents to read to their children from 2 years of age onward, and to speak with rather than to them (as by explaining why something should be done rather than merely saying, “do it Read More