Using named examples describe how the transmission of memory has and does take place in the New Zealand educational setting. Critically assess Rousso’s idea and that an excellent way for a nation to remember its past is through textbooks and school histor

Running Head : MEMORY TRANSMISSION IN NEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Memory transmission in New Zealand Educational Institutions

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Introduction

Transmission of memory in New Zealand educational setting has taken a major role in the preservation of the new Zealand culture and history It can be argued that schools and other learning institutions have greatly contributed in this vital role through the use of textbooks and other learning materials . Consecutively it also be argued that transmission of memory in

New Zealand educational setting is multifaceted . This is because knowledge transmission in New Zealand has also been as a direct result of the various methods used in the dissemination of such information . This is written to describe how transmission of memory takes place in New Zealand and the role of Roussos idea that textbooks act as a core ingredients for a nation to remember its past

According to Harry , Graham John , the main tools used in the dissemination of information comprises of textbooks and other reading materials in the educational setting (2001 . Textbooks comprise of vast wealth in historical materials since they also act as good preservatives of information . Rousso argues that children have very good memories which can capture and store information quickly (Harry , Graham John 2001 . When they grow up the materials learned are stored up in their minds and it is easy to disseminate such information to future generations . According to Bloomfield , children have become major tools of representation and dissemination of information (2003 . In the case of new Zealand it can be argued that even modern day technology has helped in the transmission of memory . For instance , the use information technology in computers enables many children to be able to access the use of computers and at the same time be able to learn about their country and culture . This way the primary knowledge acquired in school is complemented by the secondary knowledge acquired through other forms of education like museums

It can be argued that , an ideal educational system is supposed to nurture children in knowledge and skills . It is apparent that many teachers employ the use of textbooks to transmit knowledge to students Books on the other hand are core ingredients when it comes to nurturing children in knowledge and skills . Roussos ascertains that text books are very important when it comes to the preservation of any countries history (Bloomfield , 2003 . According to Rousos text books are a convenient way of storing valuable information for future use . For instance , when children are taught teachers asses them at the end of the term to review their academic progress . New Zealand has enjoyed an harmonious development due to its ability to preserve its harmony using children as the core ingredients (Harry , Graham John , 2001 . This harmonious development can be owed to the fact the educational systems have mastered the art of using text books

It can also be argued that preservation of New Zealand 's culture entails ensuring that...