Oct 29 2012: I define useful knowledge as knowledge that would be applied in one's career.
This includes knowledge that would help in the career, for example if skills acquired from history classes are useful in one's career as a physicist, I want history courses designed for physicists such as 'history for science people' instead of 'introduction to history'.
Useful knowledge, in my opinion, is that you use again and again.
Memorization of facts doesn't work. I love my chemistry class since many (if not all) equations are given on the test.
So instead of memorizing stuff that I'll forget after the exam, I remember all the important stuff that I'll use again and again in my career. (my chemistry class is designed that way)
Oct 27 2012: I think students should have the freedom of choice, on what subjects to take and what not to take, with optional or mandatory 'advice' by the school people (counselors etc.)
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This includes knowledge that would help in the career, for example if skills acquired from history classes are useful in one's career as a physicist, I want history courses designed for physicists such as 'history for science people' instead of 'introduction to history'.
Useful knowledge, in my opinion, is that you use again and again.
Memorization of facts doesn't work. I love my chemistry class since many (if not all) equations are given on the test.
So instead of memorizing stuff that I'll forget after the exam, I remember all the important stuff that I'll use again and again in my career. (my chemistry class is designed that way)
I want more classes will be designed that way.
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No need for dates (memorization in History). just basic concepts