I remember my folks’ generation reminiscing about their ‘country school’ where one teacher taught students of all ages at the same time in the same room. They said that it was the best learning experience ever because everyone listened to all the lessons, older students helped younger ones, and students could pretty much proceed at their own pace. I’m sure those reminiscinses were idealized but there are some important concepts consider: small size — country schools had fewer pupils than one normal US classroom; children all knew each other and were often related; parents generally supported the teacher (she/he often boarded with each family in turn); by helping others learn, students often help themselves understand the material better; and, when students can learn at their own pace (not the pace induced by age), they don’t get as bored and there are fewer stigmas attached to their learning ability.
enigmamz over 4 years ago
Heh. With multiple examples! :)
mddshubby2005 over 4 years ago
You even forgot the hair on his head! Very funn
Gent over 4 years ago
You don’t s
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Of course they happen all at on
Kaputnik over 4 years ago
Now there’s a little human critter to help the pets.
Casey Jones over 4 years ago
Everyday life with ADD
dflak over 4 years ago
I don’t know how people can manage to home school and work in the same room. I have no idea how one person could both work and home school.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Close the door! Meow, woof, waaaaah!
Andrew Sleeth over 4 years ago
That wasn’t a problem in ancient Rome.
GreenT267 over 4 years ago
KEA over 4 years ago
meta
ckeagy over 4 years ago
Hahaha. I really like this comi
zeexenon over 4 years ago
Not fair to put a French word at the end.
Lightpainter over 4 years ago
Seems like they pretty much already used this concept a few days ago.
Stephen Gilberg over 4 years ago
It’s as if you said “Candlejack” and he showed up to ge
Boise Ed Premium Member over 4 years ago
The first commenter cutting off in midword was cute. The 863rd, less so.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
I think the cat on the keyboard is pretty much a cease and desist order.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 4 years ago
FINIS. Perfect.
rgcviper over 4 years ago
“Short attention span? I don’t have a short attention sp—
“Ooh. Squirrel!”