These are not your father’s comic books. Superman and Wonder Woman, yes; but also graphic novel editions of the works of Shakespeare, and many classics — The Red Badge of Courage, Beowulf, Greek myths, the Adventures of Robin Hood, even Canterbury Tales.

I am all for education but I am horrified at the “dumbing down” of education by using methods like these. Instead of comic books, shouldn’t children be getting the real thing? We seem to be heading into a world where children are not encouraged to think properly. Where classics are thrown to one side in favour of comic books and iPod’s. Where classic movies are discarded in favour of reality TV shows.

Call me old-fashioned if you want but the teacher in this story isn’t helping her students.   She’s making things worse.
read more | digg story

Technorati Tags: comic book, Digg, Education

photo credit: tamedblossom

If you have a MP3 player / iTunes player and a penchant for learning, check out OCulture’s extensive Podcast Library that includes hundreds of cultural and educational podcasts that will make you smarter. Choose from subjects such as foreign languages, art, culture, music, travel and technology.

read more | digg story

Technorati Tags: Education, learning, library, podcast, Reference