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Michael Gove Loves Written Exams Because He Was Good At Them

MICHAEL Gove, in charge of education matters for the coalition, has lost it. He wants schools to just be about creating students ready for more schooling. Education is no longer a means to an end – it is a life-long processs. Forget about the quality of the degree and satisfaction from life. Just sit down, shut up and get your certificate.

The fresh meat enters at one end and emerges gooey and pliable from the other:

New-style league tables are to be created showing how many children at each state secondary go on to graduate with an honours degree.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, said the move would encourage schools to make pupils “university-ready” and ensure they are given decent advice to pick the correct courses.

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Posted: 21st, March 2011 | In: Politicians | Comments (2)