Education Research Reading Room ERRR #063. E.D. Hirsch on Why Knowledge Matters
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Feb 28, 2022 AI Snips
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Shared Knowledge and Effective Communication
- Shared knowledge is crucial for effective communication because it allows for a lot of unspoken understanding.
- A common curriculum builds this shared knowledge, enabling every child to understand classroom language.
Central Square Anecdote
- A Harvard researcher demonstrated how shared knowledge impacts communication efficiency.
- Asking for directions to Central Square yielded concise answers from locals but lengthy explanations for out-of-towners.
Child-Centered vs. Community-Centered Education
- Child-centered education, influenced by romanticism, prioritizes self-esteem and natural development.
- However, brain studies reveal the neo-cortex is a blank slate requiring instruction, not just development.