![]() ![]() Unfortunately, the entire Turkish education system is ruled by tests and test scores. The caricature depicts the contradiction between test based teaching and a child’s instinct to be in interaction with his environment.ĭismal learning is not the path to success That is, it leads everyone participating in the system to product oriented learning while the processes of learning are ignored. Look at the caricature above and discuss why those students are drawn as such.What does the girl see when she looks out of the window?.Why do you think the artist who drew this caricature wanted to highlight ‘Arts’? What does ‘P.E.’ on the signpost stand for? Why do you think the artist wanted to draw our attention to this issue?.The teacher in the caricature warns the child by saying ‘Do you want to be a child left behind? ’ But the child’s does not seem to mind this.▶ Discuss the teacher’s and the pupil’s attitudes toward teaching and learning. ▶ Discuss whether it could be possible to teach English in conjunction with arts and sports. ![]() ![]() Teachers are always anxious to cover the textbook because central exams are entirely based on the knowledge given in those textbooks. It seems that similar situation is experienced by many teachers and students in countries such as Canada and the USA. Below is an excerpt from former President George W. Bush’s speech in Congress on 27 February, 2001 titled ‘Courage in a Time of Blessing’. While reading this citation, pay special attention to how education is viewed. ![]()
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