Curriculum reform essential for knowledge acquisition from "summary" of The Knowledge Deficit by E. D. Hirsch
Hirsch argues that the current education system in America is failing to adequately equip students with the knowledge they need to succeed in the modern world. He suggests that a key factor in addressing this issue is curriculum reform. In his view, the curriculum needs to be restructured in order to prioritize the acquisition of essential knowledge.
Hirsch believes that knowledge is fundamental to learning and that without a solid foundation of knowledge, students will struggle to comprehend new information. He argues that the focus of education should be on building a broad base of knowledge across various subjects, rather than solely on developing skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.
According to Hirsch, the current trend in education towards skills-based learning is misguided. He contends that skills are not universal and that they are heavily dependent on the specific knowledge that...
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