Update from country(Egypt) In Egyptian schools, a push for critical thinking

(Egypt) In Egyptian schools, a push for critical thinking Sarah Gauch. Christian Science Monitor. Online February 2006. … Egypt begins reforming a pedagogy based on rote memorization and test-based grading systems. Starting this school year, exams will together make up only half of the youngest primary students' yearly grades - the other half will come from activities like drawing, music, and acting. "The door for human development and improving competitiveness is education," says Hossam Badrawy, the education committee chair of Egypt's ruling party. "The core of tolerance and democracy is education. This is the most important way to change the life of this country." …