Elephant Spotting BY IAN GILBERT


Whenever any debate is taking place about education, schools, teachers or what goes on in classrooms, there is a mammoth question right in front of everyone’s noses which no-one seems to see.


IT IS THE QUESTION OF WHAT, EXACTLY, EDUCATION IS FOR?


Of course, we can all agree pretty much on certain essentials that all children need to learn. How to read and write, do basic maths and get along with others to name a few. But what about a bigger goal beyond that? What we are teaching them to read and write for?


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