MM> -=> Quoting Dan Triplett to Michael Martinez <=-
 
MM> DT> MICHAEL MARTINEZ Re: IVAN ILLICH RON MCDERMOTT 07-29-96
 
MM> DT> This is very interesting.  I'd be interested to know what 
pecifically
MM> DT> you are referring to when you suggest that students learn only what 
s
MM> DT> of interest to them. Like what for example?  Let's say that I am
MM> DT> teaching a class on writing.  I have 5 students who HATE to write, or
MM> DT> so  they say.  Should they be allowed to take another class?  What of
MM> DT> history?  What of math?
 
        I don't believe that Mr. Martinez thinks that motivation is
created by what is entertaining, only.  A person who takes a driving
exam learns the infomation because they want to be able to obtain a
license, not because they have developed an interest in rules of the
road.  But, for a moment, they are motivated to learn the rules.  So,
Mr. Martinez's theory does hold water, in that case, if that is what he
is implying.
 
Keep your stick on the Ice,
Paul
 
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