Rethinking education is something that cannot be done too frequently, in my opinion, and the suggestions above seem to me like the type of interesting (and yet strangely common sensical) ideas which could revitalize education for the masses. We’ve heard about the more unusual educational reform ideas (boundryless classrooms, for instance) which never quite panned out. These seem much more reasonable, feasible, and effective.

It is sad to see teachers disconnected from students so frequently. The model is to provide the students with information, and wherever the students are at, they are to pull themselves up to whatever level of information was provided (according to the instructor’s wisdom), however it was provided. Rarely is the wisdom or effectiveness of this method questioned. Frequently, students and teachers are nearly overcome by boredom. Little is learned until an upcoming test or assignment, when everything is crammed in there to meet some nominal level of performance.

To simply measure overall educational satisfaction is a novel and refreshing suggestion, and I believe the establishment would benefit from considering the above points. Teaching and learning would become more of a joy.

Emphasizing the humanity of teaching (a la point 14) seems brilliant.