Tim:	When market forces are all the matter, McTeaching results.
Liao:	Examine that statement more closely. If a market economy is working well, callous uncaring won't be allowed to take root because it undermines success.
Melissa:	Managers of large edu-marketing services might believe so, but it's easy to forget many rank-and-file workers feel only marginal investment in the system.
Satoru:	McTeaching is what happens when teachers realize there is no deep caring – just an obession with profit, superficial quality, and speed.
Tim:	I want to believe that pattern isn't necessary.
Liao:	It isn't. There are cultures with much different visions of what education is. Let's hope they survive.

McTeaching Being a teacher iz like working atta burger stand: all yawh haf ta do iz prepare palatable material 'n serve what customers demand. Who cares about nutrition if students 're satisfied? Give 'em lots ah sugar 'n dun't mention the dangers ah grease Jes smile and say, "Hey, hey, hey – consume more please." Economics iz paramount 'n if dah taste cums out right most customers will seem happy: sell what brings delight. Successful sckools respond ta market needs. Ta make mega-bucks mega-teachers invent new wayz ta crank out lotz ah edu-junk that's flavored sweet. Hear the author read this poem. [364K /.MP3 file] [MAIN] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [ . . . ] Copyright (c) 2000, 2011 by T Newfields. All rights reserved. www.tnewfields.info/CrassroomVoices/mc.htm