User talk:Geoff Plourde/Wikiversity Preparatory Academy

Wikiversity would make a great college preparatory tool!

Consider its emphasis on writing and its extensive informal 'faculty' of acedemics (and spirit of scholarship). But I don't think that defining a program is the biggest limitation for this proposal. Rather it is the mentors that would be needed to make it work.

Wikiversity needs to build a network of mentors that are willing to help out. One thing is to make sure there is balance in the program and that each of the major subjects are covered.

I think educaters should consider bringing existing groups on here,ie 'tame' groups.

I also think there is a conflict in philosophy in this proposal. For an efficient and accreditated college prep program, we must have teachers that are trained and accomplished in the fields they teach.

However wikiversity was built with the philosophy that the learner could become the teacher; and therefore titles and acedemic distinctions are counterproductive. As a tool for life-long learning this ideal is wonderful. Scholarship is 'free' to pursue. In fact, my hope is that through the accomplishment of an extensive series of courses I can gain elgibility in wikiversity eyes, to teach in those areas.

I doubt this is considered acceptable in an accredited forum.

I have done some minor mentoring for a local GED/college prep environment. I hope that your proposal does become reality. Consider me a resource as a degreed and working chemistry professional. --Jolie 13:16, 14 October 2008 (UTC)