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[quote=Anonymous]@23:49. Odd rant. I've seen Tools of the Mind in action in two schools, and there was not a hint of chaos in either classroom. To the contrary, the kids seemed remarkably engaged and focused. The curriculum seems scripted on a very macro level, but not a micro level. The teachers take the kids on field trips, and the kids work together to build and use play stations that simulate a variety of settings (hospitals, restaurants, etc.). At other times, kids develop their own individual play plans and execute them. Seems to me there should still be plenty of opportunities for (good) experienced teachers to challenge the students and help them flourish. If you're fixated on "academics" first, then clearly this isn't for you. But your criticism seems oddly intense as well as off the mark.[/quote]
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