Questioned Reading: An Inquiry into Samuel Fosters Rotary Sargent Offense and Its Impact on American Living

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Aydan Rahman

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Abstract

This paper presents an inquiry into the Rotary Sargent Offense developed by Samuel Foster, a prominent American educator and author, and its impact on American living. The study focuses on the effectiveness and implications of this reading method, which involved questioning students about the content of texts they were reading rather than simply testing their comprehension. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, the paper examines the theoretical underpinnings of the Rotary Sargent Offense, its instructional strategies, and its reception by educators and the public. The study finds that while the method was widely adopted in American schools during the early 20th century, it faced criticism and controversy due to its perceived emphasis on memorization and rote learning. The paper also explores the broader implications of the Rotary Sargent Offense for American education and society, arguing that while it may have had some positive effects on student learning and critical thinking skills, it ultimately reinforced traditional hierarchies and norms of authority. The study concludes by reflecting on the relevance of the Rotary Sargent Offense for contemporary debates about educational reform and the role of questioning and inquiry in teaching and learning.

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Aydan Rahman "Questioned Reading: An Inquiry into Samuel Fosters Rotary Sargent Offense and Its Impact on American Living". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2022.

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Date of Release: 2022
Author(s): Aydan Rahman.
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