I suppose I should probably address this—though I’m not entirely sure why it matters at this point—but there seems to be some sort of confusion regarding the current state of things. It’s all rather disorganized, isn't it? I mean, if you look at the way people are reacting, it’s almost as if they aren't paying attention to the actual details—not that anyone ever does, I guess. Anyway, I was thinking about how much this reminds me of that one situation back in Chicago—you know, the one where everything just fell apart because nobody bothered to read the fine print—and honestly, we're seeing a similar lack of foresight here. It’s frustrating, though perhaps I shouldn't be surprised. One would think people would strive for more clarity, but maybe that's just asking too much from the general public. Just my two cents, I suppose. [Username] says:
I'm more interested in who exactly is going to be doing the teaching—I mean, that’s really the core issue here, isn't it?🐔😳
What kind of credentials does someone actually need to teach a course on "critical thinking"? I mean, it’s a bit of a vague concept to begin with—I guess you could argue anyone with a pulse and an opinion could try, but that’s hardly a qualification. Usually, you’d expect some sort of advanced degree in philosophy or perhaps cognitive psychology—something from a place like Harvard or Stanford—to ensure they actually understand the mechanics of logic rather than just shouting platitudes. Or maybe it’s more about practical experience in investigative journalism or law? It seems a bit nebulous, really—though I suppose that might be the point of the subject itself. I wonder if there's any standardized certification for this at all, or if it's just anyone with a podium and a syllabus.🤣
Professor of Philosophy, Logic, Ethics... or whatever you want to call it.
Peter Rogers said:I really don't want my kids' schedules being weighed down by some mandatory elective they didn't even ask for.
And speaking of numbers, my crew is actually in a pretty good spot; all three of them are in classes where at least ten other kids are opting out of religion class. They aren't just outliers, and there are enough of them together that the school won't be able to single them out or make a thing out of it.
I mean, there’s just no way it could be a mandatory election. I guess—if you even want to call it that—it simply doesn't make sense from a logical standpoint. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but honestly, it feels fundamentally impossible.
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