Joseph A. & Susan D. Fuerst

>From: RRAINENJ@...
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. The retention of
>knowledge just doesn't seem important in the overall scheme of education;
>understanding and creativity are much more important to me as well.
>Blessings, Lori in TX
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Lori,
Understanding and creativity a more important to me also. Sometimes,
however, I do ponder whether memorizing things isn' t a good "brain
exercise"? I realize there are many ways to develop your brain, but it
seems memorizing something is one of them. Those in drama do this to learn
their part. People who learn Latin memorize a lot. Memorizing seems to
have it's place, too.
Suz
Who is NOT having the youngsters memorize anything (oldest is 7.5), just
offering another viewpoint!

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In a message dated 10/14/99 5:42:24 AM EST, fuerst@... writes:

<< Suz
Who is NOT having the youngsters memorize anything (oldest is 7.5), just
offering another viewpoint! >>

LOL! Yes, Susan, I sure do appreciate your viewpoint too! Thanks, Lori in
TX