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The Approach of Today's Text Books
by John Edwards
As some of you may already know, the fact is that today's text books are rather irresponsible in their approach to teaching students. Obviously this is my personal approach to the topic, but let's be honest, have you seen how many "for goofs" books there are out today? Literally any topic all the way from losing weight to neuroscience is covered by these types of books. Now you may be wondering, "What is so bad about these types of books?" - and the answer is not that simple.
Firstly, let's think about it. There are no "difficult" subjects pertaining any type of science. The problem however is, that it might be difficult to learn and study them. That is the difficult part - not understanding the topics. Thus, we might have a rather simple but truthful conclusion that "for goofs" books are for people that either do not have the time to learn something properly, or that they are just genuinely lazy. You decide which one is more viable.
Another thing is, that apart from the already established fact that people are reading these types of books, is the fact that the book writers oversimplify the text books as well. Thus, we can also conclude the fact that they have the approach that the reader is a rather unintelligent person. I mean, why would anyone want to write a super simple book? I am sure not for a person that has some intelligence! And obviously, this is a very bad signal for us.
Generally speaking, in my opinion, things that are difficult should be written as scientifically logically as it is possible - and not as "simple" as possible and with the approach in the regards that the reader is an imbecile. Through doing this, we make the people unsure of their values and of their knowledge - thus, we actually get the opposite effect that some intended in obtaining. Think about it: Is it not better to actually learn something really difficult and then be proud of yourself of achieving a difficult task? Rather than "learning" something simple, and then still be in the mental state as you have not achieved anything extraordinary. Decide for yourself, but give it a deeper thought.
About the Author
John R. Edwards is a photographer. He has been one for 15 years and is known for pictures of Swedish wildlife. You can find out more about camera lens filters and about canon wide angle lenses since he has been using them extensively.
Flatting Third
A film poem that evokes the ghost of Loisaida. Part of a series of Lower East Side stories by John Farris. Original score and composition by Jumaani Smith. Photos by Marlis Momber. Narrated by John Farris. A film by Ed Montgomery. 2008
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