Professor Mitra’s “Hole in the Wall” experiment reinforced my continuing belief that we need to change the structure of our schools, or at least provide easily accessible alternatives for those whom our traditional model does not work for. Our traditional model does work for many students but it also inhibits many and without a willingness by our system to open up alternatives, without placing a negative connotation on them, we will continue to fail a large number of very intelligent students.
I think most of the class was pretty taken with Mitra's discoveries and assertions. He's definitely on to something we need to consider. Our system currently is a dinosaur, though it's served those who learned to "play the game" well. But it's not enough. Our state's drop out rate shouts that loud and clear that school isn't relevant for many kids.
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