Category Archives: Education

(#102) What is the Purpose of Education?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Craftsmen would not continue to use tired and worn out tools that keep them from creating a master product. Why would I do less for my students? Another semester has ended. One of the rhythms that I love about teaching … Continue reading →

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#42 Guns in the Classroom

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Steve Piscitelli

Sometimes we just have to shake our heads and ask, “Huh?” Such is the case with one of the bills being considered by the 2011 version of the Florida Legislature. Current Florida law makes it illegal to carry a gun … Continue reading →

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#41 An Archaic System? Evaluating Assumptions About Education

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Steve Piscitelli

Some random thoughts on the education scene. Earlier this week a colleague shared an article that appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education titled “Actually going to class for a specific course? How 20th-Century.”  The gist of the article: With … Continue reading →

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