QR Preface

Audra Whitney
Preface
"To keep the place running smoothly, students' behavior becomes more important than their understanding, acquiescence more valued than inquiry." (ix)
I had never thought of this as being the case in schools before, but after reading this statement, it made perfect sense. Often, the quiet, docile students are overlooked and most of the attention paid to the students with behavioral problems for the greater good of keeping the class in order and operating smoothly. Also, if a student has behavioral issues in class, the teacher's attention is more often focused on that student's behavior and its affect on the class instead of assessing whether or not they are learning the material.