Grades lead to measurable economic compensation for the University as a business. Without these grades, universities are left without a clear mechanism to earn money, like a piece of art that cannot be auctioned because it defies the physical laws that, for art as a business, allow a piece of art to be worth millions of dollars. It thus defies the true meaning of education and art altogether. it is not bureaucracy that is afraid of Denis, it is businessmen who need Denis to shut up.
I agree that sit-down timed exams are a horrible way to be tested. I say do away with graded timed exams. However, graded projects, labs, reports and assignments are critical for (1) motivation to learn, (2) preparation for future work, (3) recognition of your own progress within the course, (4) develop work that will be critically analyzed and thus graded. If someone cannot properly formulate their thoughts and coherently write them down - they shouldn't be allowed to continue in their studies.
- How do students know whether they're actually understanding the course material sans grading?
- How are students prepared for the real world, where they have to write reports, solve problems and perform experiments that require someone to validate their methods and thus perform what is equivalent to grading on their work?
The actual classes alternated between several modes: this mostly traditional lecturing mode, student presentations, townhall-type discussions, multi-teacher interactions, probing discourse, interactive/collective problem solving, presenting solutions, reflective questioning on the learning process, etc. Free flowing discussions that followed successive student comments and further questions often lead to several topics being explored, thereby leaving many unanswered questions.
a fantastic initiative cut down by bureaucratic short-sightedness. the benefits of this type of learning environment are immesurable; sure there will be a few rogues who would take advantage and choose to remain unenlightened, but the students who take advantage of this learning opportunity would emerge innovative machines who would lead the way in breakthrough ideas. i trust someone out there will recognize this, Rancourt is probably just ahead of his time at this point.
fired for teaching instead of assigning material to memorize
BWCmike 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
For more explanations about the political and pedagogical context please see the YouTube video "Denis Rancourt" by TVO (user: AgendaStevePaikin).
For detailed background information about the academic struggle behind the scenes see the web site rancourt [dot] academicfreedom [dot] ca.
DenisRancourt 1 year ago
CLIMATE DENIER! :D He "works" together with with marc morono. Corporate mercenaries....
aerobique 1 year ago
Grades lead to measurable economic compensation for the University as a business. Without these grades, universities are left without a clear mechanism to earn money, like a piece of art that cannot be auctioned because it defies the physical laws that, for art as a business, allow a piece of art to be worth millions of dollars. It thus defies the true meaning of education and art altogether. it is not bureaucracy that is afraid of Denis, it is businessmen who need Denis to shut up.
Wottevane 1 year ago
I agree that sit-down timed exams are a horrible way to be tested. I say do away with graded timed exams. However, graded projects, labs, reports and assignments are critical for (1) motivation to learn, (2) preparation for future work, (3) recognition of your own progress within the course, (4) develop work that will be critically analyzed and thus graded. If someone cannot properly formulate their thoughts and coherently write them down - they shouldn't be allowed to continue in their studies.
hungsolow123 1 year ago
I'm curious about the following:
- How do students know whether they're actually understanding the course material sans grading?
- How are students prepared for the real world, where they have to write reports, solve problems and perform experiments that require someone to validate their methods and thus perform what is equivalent to grading on their work?
hungsolow123 1 year ago
- Generalized Natural selection grades in the real world. No graders needed.
revjimign 1 year ago
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revjimign 1 year ago
@hungsolow123
- Generalized Natural selection grades in the real world. No graders needed.
revjimign 1 year ago
The actual classes alternated between several modes: this mostly traditional lecturing mode, student presentations, townhall-type discussions, multi-teacher interactions, probing discourse, interactive/collective problem solving, presenting solutions, reflective questioning on the learning process, etc. Free flowing discussions that followed successive student comments and further questions often lead to several topics being explored, thereby leaving many unanswered questions.
DenisRancourt 2 years ago
Of course the powers that be put a stop to this. If everyone could/would think for themselves exploitation would no longer exist.
DNASHID 2 years ago
a fantastic initiative cut down by bureaucratic short-sightedness. the benefits of this type of learning environment are immesurable; sure there will be a few rogues who would take advantage and choose to remain unenlightened, but the students who take advantage of this learning opportunity would emerge innovative machines who would lead the way in breakthrough ideas. i trust someone out there will recognize this, Rancourt is probably just ahead of his time at this point.
my support,
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bbarbulo 2 years ago 3
In solidarity with you F.W.
Jackatar1 2 years ago
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cr3m3glac3 2 years ago