School in science fiction
Not even in science fiction we are aware of a different educational system
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Not even in science fiction we are aware of a different educational system
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In January 2017, Ornat Turin, a researcher at the Gordon College of Education (Haifa, Israel), the common features of education in popular films and literary works of science fiction. Turin started by observing that:
The school, as an ultra-conservative institution, stands in stark contrast to the bold and innovative characteristics of science fiction. Many elements that emerged during the industrial revolution are still present: the blackboard, the chairs, the bell and the teacher-pupil hierarchy.
She sadly concluded that not even in science fiction we are aware of a different educational system than the traditional one. In particular, Turin remarked that, according to her investigation:
The more pleasant aspects of futuristic learning involve choice: choice between right and wrong and choices of interests and topics. The learning process will be independent, motivated by fascination, a desire to experiment and the will to extend wisdom.
DAE goes well beyond the traditional education system but without straying into science fiction. The learning model is realistic and effective; in fact, we are currently it.
