...memorizing dates and facts
to be tested
in order to obtain a grade
so that one can move on
to the next set of dates and facts to be memorized
to be tested
in order to obtain a grade
...
Because learning should encompass
understanding the struggles and experiences
of people in history.
It should involve braving the depths of human emotions
and soul-wrenching trials.
It should include opportunities to view another culture
from the other side of our observation point.
And maybe even going beyond viewing to actually touching
the experiences of history through the fingers of imagination.
Because THAT is where true learning is found.
to be tested
in order to obtain a grade
so that one can move on
to the next set of dates and facts to be memorized
to be tested
in order to obtain a grade
...
Because learning should encompass
understanding the struggles and experiences
of people in history.
It should involve braving the depths of human emotions
and soul-wrenching trials.
It should include opportunities to view another culture
from the other side of our observation point.
And maybe even going beyond viewing to actually touching
the experiences of history through the fingers of imagination.
Because THAT is where true learning is found.
That is why we have chosen this road.
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