In Cathy Davidson’s “Project Classroom Makeover” the theme is learning. In today’s educational system, and even in the real world learning and education are more important than ever. You get good grades to get into a good school, to get a good job, and ultimately be successful in whichever field you’re career is in. But does today’s academic standard really prepare us for what comes after all of the years of schooling we go through? In her essay, Davidson touches on something not many people are familiar with, “unlearning”, and how it is just as important - if not more than learning.
Everyone knows how to learn, it’s not a skill that needs to be taught, it’s driven by curiosity and passion and challenge. Unlearning however is a skill that takes