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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do a deep dive into ED Hirsch and his Core Knowledge. Also read up on Robert Pondiscio's studies vis-a-vis base of knowledge and comprehension and also look into the Willingham book "Why Don't Students Like School." All will attest that content knowledge is the basis of comprehension and building of any thinking skills. You can't analyze what you don't know. Pouring content and knowledge into K-8 students is the most critical things schools will do for their future. [/quote] You assume that everything your "pour" in will magically stick, like filling up your fridge so you can pig out later. Students learn to memorize, repeat on a quiz, and forget. Ask any junior or senior how much they remember about the courses they took in grades 6-10. It will be very little in my experience. If nothing is done to connect the dots and engage the students in that sea of stuff, it will slosh in and slosh right out.[/quote]
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