September 26, 2006
More than a comedian
As many of you probably know, Bill Cosby has an Ed.D. That's Education Doctor, BTW.
Here's what he has to say about education: "Why can't students practice algebra for hours like teams practice sports?"
Further:
...[W]hen freshman Kimya Thompson shouted that the subject was boring, Cosby, from Shelburne, brought her on stage.You tell 'em Bill! Posted by caltechgirl at September 26, 2006 07:36 PM | TrackBack
He told her that if she and her peers didn't sharpen their academic skills, they'd be earning minimum wage.
Cosby told the 450 students that they couldn't go to jail for getting straight As, but they could get shot for selling drugs.
My hero Bill!
Posted by: Greta at September 27, 2006 04:22 AM"Algebra is boring"
Sure, but so is stocking the shelves at the Wal-Mart for the rest of your life for minimum wage. In fact, I would argue that of those two, algebra is less boring.
I think that's a fundamental problem with kids (and adults) in America today, though: they're not willing to live through short-term "boring" or "hard" in order to get to long-term "rewarding." It's the culture of instant gratification, and it's not just the "minority" students who suffer from it.
Posted by: ricki at September 27, 2006 07:20 AMBTW that is an EARNED EdD.
AN INTEGRATION OF THE VISUAL MEDIA VIA 'FAT ALBERT AND THE COSBY KIDS' INTO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM AS A TEACHING AID AND VEHICLE TO ACHIEVE INCREASED LEARNING..
COSBY, WILLIAM HENRY, JR., EducatD.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST, 1976. 267 pp.
yep, Fat Albert: more than just fun.
He also has several honorary doctorates. Including one from USC, which I was present for.
Posted by: caltechgirl at September 27, 2006 03:20 PM
