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Writing essays by formula teaches students how to not think
Writing essays by a formula was meant to be a step on the way. Now it’s the stifling goal for student and scholar alike.
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Teaching students how not to think it’s the easiest thing to do if you’re a teacher who doesn’t like to think.
You only need one generation of people who don’t like to think for this to catch on. And there are plenty of political forces pushing for it.