Teaching Against Idiocy

According to the ancient Greeks, the use of the term "idiocy" meant egotistical behavior, caring only for oneself, having total disregard for things that affect the community, and not being concerned with common things. In his article, "Teaching Against Idiocy", Professor Parker makes the distinction between the traditional and accepted use of the term " idiocy, which means foolish behavior or something that does not have or make sense, and the Greek usage of the term. He sees that the purpose of schools in our democratic communities is to educate students for the public life. Students need to be prepared to make contributions to and participate in public affairs.
Some schools are located in popular developed areas, whereas others are located in more remote and isolated areas. By making use of schools' diversity teachers should bring different views bearing on both the academic curriculum and the social curriculum. By encouraging students to deliberate on problems they face as a community, and on those subjects they are expected to study, students develop the ethic of deliberation, a principle of right or good conduct and morality. Deliberation includes listening, using evidence, thinking about alternatives, and finding an acceptable and just solution to a common problem.
Because of the fact that they are public spaces and because of their diversity, schools are well placed to get the job done.

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