What a ridiculous article.

Comparisons akin to apples vs oranges, unfounded generalisations, random anecdotes, etc (I'm very happy the nice lady had a pleasant birthing experience!). And let's not forget the usual, "Look to Finland for our salvation" argument. We aren't Finland in any way, so trying to force their education model onto Australia is absurd.

How disappointing, when I was looking for a factual analysis of the issues facing education today.

Foyle

I agree with most of what you say. Of course students need to evaluate what they find. My point is that the total touchy-feely group project open classroom approach is nonsense. Teachers can use all sorts of techniques – discussion, projects, group work, the internet, even giving a lesson. The point that gets lost in the “guide on the side’ mantra is that they are the ones in charge of the process. They ought not just hang around letting students do whatever they like.