A different Bin Laden
There has been so much talk in the news lately focusing on Osama Bin Laden and his protest activities 10-plus years ago.
I've heard nothing about the gentleman I met at a constructivist [see below] education conference two years ago.
Osama Bin Laden gave an inspiring speech there about the moral heart and ethical task of teaching. Many heads were nodding in agreement as he discussed what is and what could be in America's madrassas.
I invite your readers to inform themselves about the Osama Bin Laden of today, who is an advocate for social justice. He brings enormous insight into making things better for the next generation, especially for the nation's poorest citizens.
With the recent economic news, we could use many more like Osama Bin Laden working to improve the status quo. Go to http://www.mideastweb.org/osamabinladen1.htm
We can all benefit from his inspiring words and judge him on his contributions today.
Leftist College Professor of Education
Old Dominion University
Some subjects, such as mathematics, are more "bounded" than others by rules, formulae, and procedures. They are more likely to be regarded by teachers as producing problems and tasks to which there are "correct" answers. Individual interpretations and construction of ideas and concepts are less likely to be encouraged by teachers than in subjects such as literature and writing.
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