The Importance of Teaching Fundamentals in Education

Why don’t schools teach debugging, or, more fundamentally, fundamentals? 🔗

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The text discusses the lack of emphasis on teaching fundamentals in educational institutions and the resistance to teaching basic skills such as comma usage and debugging. It shares personal experiences of individuals encountering resistance when suggesting teaching these fundamentals. The author emphasizes the importance of teaching these skills and highlights the shortcomings in the current educational system. The text also touches on experiences in different fields such as organic chemistry and medical residency. Additionally, it addresses challenges in the education system, particularly in K-12 schools and universities, and the lack of incentives for teaching excellence. The author expresses a desire for more experimentation and improvement in educational practices.