4.27.22

“Only Two Types of Education – Type #1 v. Type #2 – Cannot Mix – Just Like Oil and Water”
– by Donna Garner – EdViews.org

CHART:  COMPARISON OF TWO TYPES OF EDUCATION

TYPE #1 (FACT-BASED, ACADEMIC, TRADITIONAL) vs.

TYPE #2 (SUBJECTIVE, FEELINGS, EMOTIONS, OPINIONS)

DESCRIPTION TYPE #1 -- (FACT-BASED, ACADEMIC, TRADITIONAL) TYPE #2 -- (SUBJECTIVE, FEELINGS, EMOTIONS, OPINIONS) CSCOPE LITE (TEXAS) OBAMA’S COMMON CORE STANDARDS Progressive, Radical Social Justice Agenda
INSTRUCTIONDirect Instruction by teacherSelf-directed learning, group think EMPHASIS ON: Subjectivity, feelings, emotions, beliefs, multiculturalism, political correctness, social engineering, globalism, evolution, sexual freedom, contraceptives, environmental extremism, global warming and radical climate change, victimization, diversity, acceptance of LGBTQ as normal, redistribution of wealth DE-EMPHASIS ON: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, U. S. and State Constitutions, national sovereignty, Founding Fathers, American exceptionalism
CURRICULUMAcademic, fact-based skills, researchSocial concerns, project-based, constructivism, portfolios, collaboration, subjective, use of unproven fads and theories
TEACHER’S ROLEAuthority figure in the classroom, sets the plan for the class, academic instructionFacilitator in the classroom
STUDENT’S ROLELearn from teacher; focus on factual learning; develop foundational skills for logical and analytical reasoning; independent thinkingStudents teach each other; decide what they want to do for the day; focus on feelings/emotions/opinions; group-think
ENGLISH/ LANGUAGE ARTS/READING (ELAR)Phonics; classical literature; cursive handwriting; grammar; usage; correct spelling; expository, persuasive, narrative, descriptive writing; research writing; emphasis on standard pronounsWhole language, balanced literacy, Guided Reading, no cursive writing instruction so unable to read primary documents of Founding Fathers, emphasis on non-standard LGBTQ pronouns
MATHEMATICS“Drill and Skill,” four math functions learned to automaticityFuzzy math, Common Core process standards, rejects drill and memorization of math facts, dependent on calculators, correct answer not important
SOCIAL STUDIESFocus on American heritage and exceptionalism, national sovereignty, Founding documents, appreciation for sacrifices made by America’s forefathers, equality under GodCritical Race Theory (CRT); diversity; multiculturalism; globalization; revisionist history; political correctness; portrays America as an evil country; White privilege/Black bondage; equity based upon race, ethnicity, and/or gender identity
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTPro-faith, self-control, personal responsibility, self-discipline, sexual abstinence before marriage, solid work ethic, moving toward achieving tenacitySecular, moral relativism, sexual relations before marriage, sexual perversion, anti-faith, victimization
EQUALITYEqual opportunities through hard workExpecting equal outcomes regardless of personal effort
ASSESSMENTStudents evaluated by grades earned, emphasis on objective tests with right-or-wrong answers based upon observable and/or measurable factsInflated grades, subjective assessments, evaluated based upon subjective value system of grader, group grades
OUTCOMESObjective tests (right-or-wrong answers), emphasis on academic skills and knowledgeSubjective assessments; emphasis on holistic, “feel-good” scoring

Original chart produced by Donna Garner on 9.1.13; revised by Carole H. Haynes on 11.04.13; updated by Donna Garner and Henry W. Burke on 4.27.22