Today in my lecture I learned about the legacy of Frederick Taylor. He was a man who revolutionized industrialization by introducing methods of efficiency. He compartmentalized tasks. So for example, if you were building a wagon, one person would put on the sides, one the wheels, one the bolts and so on. It made everyone apart from the whole. This efficiency model has been applied to schooling as well. Schooling has been compartmentalized and standarized, to the point where kids are loosing interest in their learning. We have been encouraged to keep out eyes out for the legacy of Mr. Taylor and ask ourselves how we would deal with it. It was quite interesting. I am also the pround owner of a brand new red Dell computer from which I am typing this blog.....at SCHOOL!! This morning I saw a lady who looked like a Romulan. Short pants, tall boots and a wide jacket. Here let me show you:
Now just imagine those short pants and black boots and you get the idea. It made my day.
PS: I am still short two books and one I need for tomorrow's class.....argh. The Bookstore never changes. It's a good thing there is a multi billion dollar library extension going up...but we still can't print enough books for everyone....ah technology.
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