Sunday, November 04, 2007
In Our Schools - "Extra Credit"?
I understand the concept of learning by doing; but, I also understand that there are limits.
Try to imagine what might be "extra credit" if this guy taught "criminal justice" or "forest fire prevention"...
Try to imagine what might be "extra credit" if this guy taught "criminal justice" or "forest fire prevention"...
At BangorNews.com, Toni-Lynn Robbins reports:
"ORONO, Maine - A University of Maine student alleges her former professor offered extra credit to class members if they burned the American flag or the U.S. Constitution or were arrested defending free speech.
On the first day of class, associate professor Paul Grosswiler offered the credit to members of his History of Mass Communications class, according to sophomore Rebekah McDade. Disturbed by the comment, McDade dropped the class and intends to take the course again next semester with a different professor."
