I know that kind of thing is common, and in my opinion it sucks.
//soapbox on//
Computers are a reality, but learning to use them does not equate to
intelligence. Students should learn critical thinking skills and problem
solving, not just "computers." I believe that we are whole beings, so we
can learn more if our hands work with our minds instead of learning from a
book. What better way to learn planning than risk cutting a board too short
or welding something in the wrong spot?
Besides, it seems that many people today can't even change their own oil...
//soapbox off//
Maybe the school district would be interested in hosting adult ed classes.
-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Miller
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 7:34 PM
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Welding vs. Brazing was "Welding" stainless
I was at my daughters middle school last year for an open house.
Her foreign language class was taught in a wonderful metal shop.
Welding booths, work benches, and a variety of great equipment
just sitting around, but no shop class had been taught in years.
It seems in order to add computer instruction and various awareness
classes that teaching the trades has become passe.
John Miller
At Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:32:40 -0700 R. John Lye writes:
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> I wish I could - the local technical school no longer teaches welding...
>
> R. John Lye
>
> rjl6n@cstone.net
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