The article brought to light some interesting aspects of the American educational system. The assembly line as a model for the educational system is so fascinating a concept, it made me look at the school system from a whole different perspective. Whether it is a beneficial model or not it is hard to say. Once again, the area is blurred because the different theories certainly all carry valuable perspectives. As a choreographer, an assembly line always interests me. Look at the way the ballet school is set up. Most dancers that start from a young age go through the whole rite of ballet class. They are all taught to look the same, dance the same, and behave the same. It is not til much later that we are able to see the principal artists from the corps de ballet.

Well I think competition (in the good sense of the word) is a beneficial aspect to the learning process. I believe that it encourages the seeker to seek farther rather than become complacent to what is given and offered. The competition factor is what allows one to delve much deeper and farther into the uncharted areas, the race to find the next answer, or perhaps the best answer.

I also really find the Japanese method of learning from mistake a beneficial tool it learning and understanding what is learned.