re: #398 Naso Tang

You sound like you think children can duplicate all that has been learned just by teaching them what you call critical thinking. That is rubbish, and clearly nobody taught you critical thinking.

Naso, you don’t know me. I have three degrees (math, aero engineering, computer science) and make my living by employing critical thinking every day. You really shouldn’t attempt silly insults to make a point. I haven’t insulted you in any way.

And chimps can’t reason so cannot construct “cognitive models” of their world. No chimp sits around wondering where he came from and how old the world is. Humans do.

I think a child can absorb a small amount of the knowledge he needs to succeed in life; most of it he learns himself thru observation and thinking. Thats why science education has to include learning the scientific method. The realm of philosophy and religion is ESPECIALLY an area that demonstrates someone’s ability to think critically.

I took some time today to read the 2008 Science Education bill that Jindal signed. I also linked in the state school board actions that were directed by that law. I don’t see anything that should scare anyone. Do you? If so, what are the specifics?