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The Lost Tools Of Learning Dorothy Sayers Analysis

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The article begins with a set of questions arguing that our current educational system is doing an injustice to mankind by not preparing them to think independently and critically. Dorothy Sayers proposes going back to medieval methods of thinking and learning. There are two basic concepts that stand out in Dorothy Sayers article “The Lost Tools of Learning.” First, most schools have taken out the basic tools for learning. Secondly, the Trivium goes along with the development of children.
In the Public school realm, most teachers are forced to teach to the test. Most students often memorize information just to pass a test instead of cultivating a love of learning. Critical thinking is often non-existent and most only remember minimal information.
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