Now, I have to admit that I don't spend very much time reading a lot of theory, nor with engaging with the traditional versus progressive debate. I'm simply a teacher and school leader who tries to do the best for young people. I'm all for debate, as a geographer, the subject I adore comes under constant attack and us colourer-inners love nothing more than to gaze at our navels whilst enjoying a post pebble counting pint. As a geographer though, I am aware of the many paradigm shifts that have occurred and shaped our discipline. Such shifts are not restricted to geography. The subject has looked at the same phenomenon thought different lenses for ages and it is foolish to believe that anything is done independent of values or philosophy. It's what makes life interesting, wriggling through the different levels of debate. From what I can see, much of the debate stems from the differences in pedagogy. I have to admit that, although I was encouraged to use...
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