Academics argue curiosity in high school indicates university-readiness According to Canadian academics Bill Morrison and Ken Coates, one third of Canadian university students should never have gone in the first place. In their new book What to Consider If You’re Considering University, the authors suggest that a sense of curiosity in high school may be a good indicator of whether a student will get much out of university. They argue that for many youth looking for a fast-track to a good career, colleges, polytechnics, or apprenticeships may be a better fit. Other scholars disagree, saying that many teenagers are likely not curious at first, but still may belong in university. “If we’re only going to have students who are curious, most of our universities are going to be shutting down,” said Maryellen Weimer, a Professor Emeritus at Pennsylvania State. Weimer and others feel that the purpose of university is to ignite curiosity in students, and that if 1 or 2 years in university do not inspire them, transferring to a college or vocational school may be the answer. Maclean’s
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:12:49 +0000
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