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by Gene H on March 27th, 2009
Math. Science. Literature. Political science. History. Geography. Handwriting. Typing. Speech. Social sciences. Psychology. Testing. Linguistics. Foreign languages. Art. Museums. Communications. Business. Economics. Journalism. Law. Medicine. Nutrition. Physical fitness. Politics. Home economics. Shop topics. Engine repair. Child rearing. Shorthand. Courtesy. Manners. Jazz. Classical music. Cooking. Hygiene. Theater. Music history. Archaeology. Anthropology. Cultures.
by jin jang on March 27th, 2009
World cultures,and geography.
by Tykimeister on March 31st, 2009
Western Civilization
by bear on March 28th, 2009
Philosophy
by HaoieZ on March 27th, 2009
World capitals.
by Timjon on March 27th, 2009
Relationships and business building, and how to handle your finances.
by ChuckExAnon on March 27th, 2009
Manners. But such lacking is not exclusive to Americans.
Imagine how much better this world would be were all to extend courtesy and kindness to others.
My kindness to you this evening, travel breeze, is +5 AB points for your question. :-)
by andthenitsgone on March 27th, 2009
The TRUTH.
by anddeb on March 27th, 2009
common sense and about America
by Carl_07 on March 27th, 2009
Mostly anything that has to do with culture.
by TERRYTUKER on March 27th, 2009
common sense
by Buffalo Boy on March 27th, 2009
If you are asking about Government Americans, I would have to say loaning money!
by Gymrat on March 27th, 2009
cultural studies
and possibly earth geography
by mrrw on March 27th, 2009
History, math, science, government.
by 404 on March 27th, 2009
Morality.
by raylrodr on March 27th, 2009
You just name it. Actually, English would be a good start!
by nzguy.. on March 28th, 2009
Being sophisticated..
Sly grin..
by Anonymous on June 6th, 2009
Hand down ~ history. For unknown reasons, especially the younger generations aren't interested in history.
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. ~ George Santayana
Unfortunately for those younger generations, it's the truth.
by dea_ex_machina on June 6th, 2009
good choice of category for this question - international issues! Anything which relates to countries outside USA
by Razzle-Fratchit on March 27th, 2009
#1: Dialectic (logical argumentation and critical analysis of the arguments of others): it's never taught at all - not even in most colleges other than a Semester elective in Logic. Odds are, unless you're a Law student or a philosophy major, you'll never see it.
#2: History: US students at every grade, KG to College Senior, consistently score (on average) at the bottom of the developed world.
#3: (Any) Foreign Language: typically, FL classes aren't offered until JrHigh, which is much too late to be effective; FL education should begin in pre-school. Old Joke ...
*What do you call a person who speaks 2 languages?
- Bilingual
*What do you call a person who speaks 3 languages?
- Trilingual
*What do you call a person who speaks 1 language?
- An American!
This is just the tip of the Iceberg, of course. Americans are very poorly educated in anything regarding the Humanities - but what can you expect from a country that defines "SCHOLARSHIP" as "MONEY FOR QUARTERBACKS"?
But the fact is that 95% of American college grads today couldn't meet the entrance requirements or pass the entrance exams for even the most un-prestigious podunk landgrant college 100 years ago.
Regarding Geography specifically, Americans who attended public school between '65 and '87 were also typically very poorly educated in Geography, but in '87 a survey showed that over half of High School seniors couldn't find France on a map, and 15% couldn't find the US on one, and that prompted a major push for Geography -- and also was the motive behind/inspiration for, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" So Americans in their 20s are likely to be more knowledgable of Geography than Americans in their 30s and 40s.
Examples of trolls(good one which aren't obvious)
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Where is the best place to study abroad in England?
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Should World Religion be taught as an elective class in school ?
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Comments
Thank you Gene H. It sounds like you've done a lot of thinking on this subject. Are you doing anything to change it?
by travel breeze on March 27th, 2009
Yes, of course! Why do you ask?
by Gene H on March 27th, 2009
because I am inquisitive. I'm interested. Zealous. Concerned. haha. Are you a teacher? :)
by travel breeze on March 27th, 2009
Used to be. Won awards and all that. Now, I'm a know-it-all know-nothing! I actually did turn some kids onto the idea that learning wasn't too much of a waste of time. You?
by Gene H on March 27th, 2009
haha. When I was 18 I worked at a High School, as a tutor. After that, I worked mentoring teens with the City. Now, I work with a school for Homeless Children doing various things. I also am going to save the world (nothing wrong with big dreams, right?) But I make my living through recycling furniture.
by travel breeze on March 27th, 2009
Sorry, I was so excited to share my experience with you I forgot to comment on yours. I think it's so cool that you were a teacher. You remind me of my very favorite teacher, Mr.Stanko. (Sorry, I don't know if you're a man or woman)
by travel breeze on March 27th, 2009