Chris Woodhead

[Billy Dane]

In the Times today in answer to a parent who was complaining about a teacher using the Simpsons to teach children to develop critical thinking skills, Chris Woodhead said:

 

"In English lessons they should be studying the classics of literature they may otherwise never encounter. The aim should not be to develop "critical thinking skills" and they should not be encouraged to express their opinion on the texts. Who cares what they think or feel?"

 

There might be a debate to be had over the use of the Simpsons to engage the childrens minds but what a numpty. Just as well he is no longer chief inspector for schools.

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Edited July 26, 2010 by eth

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