[Edling] Is It Ever Okay to Make Teachers Read Scripted Lessons?

[Francis Hult]

[Moderator's note: This is an older story that is relevant again with the controversial Bridge International Academy back in the headlines.  Bridge International is an interesting case of educational innovation clashing with culturally and linguistically situated practice.  A few additional recent articles to follow since it is a case that might be of special interest to list members.]


The Atlantic


Is It Ever Okay to Make Teachers Read Scripted Lessons?


American entrepreneurs have created a popular alternative to Kenya's dismal public schools. The key: handing out e-readers and making sure teachers recite every page.


Full story:
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/10/is-it-okay-to-make-teachers-read-scripted-lessons/381265/

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