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Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling,New
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The transformation of schooling from a twelveyear jail sentence to freedom to learn.John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction , now available in paperback, focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rotememorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing Us Down , introduced the nowfamous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling.Gatto demonstrates that the harm school inflicts is rational and deliberate. The real function of pedagogy, he argues, is to render the common population manageable. To that end, young people must be conditioned to rely upon experts, to remain divided from natural alliances and to accept disconnections from their own lived experiences. They must at all costs be discouraged from developing selfreliance and independence.Escaping this trap requires a strategy Gatto calls 'open source learning' which imposes no artificial divisions between learning and life. Through this alternative approach our children can avoid being indoctrinatedonly then can they achieve selfknowledge, good judgment, and courage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Weapons of Mass Instruction'? A: 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' explores the detrimental effects of traditional education on creativity and critical thinking, arguing that conventional schooling is designed to control and manage the population.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' is John Taylor Gatto, an acclaimed educator and critic of the traditional education system.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the flaws in the traditional education system and discover alternative educational approaches that promote self-reliance and independence.
- Q: How many pages does 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' have? A: 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' published? A: 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' was published on April 1, 2010.
- Q: Is 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' suitable for educators? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for educators, parents, and anyone interested in understanding the impacts of conventional schooling.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Does this book provide any solutions to the issues it raises? A: Yes, Gatto offers a concept called 'open source learning' as a way to foster genuine learning without the constraints of traditional schooling.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'Weapons of Mass Instruction' is aimed at educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone interested in educational reform.