So we can obviously see that the reading is valuable. Unfortunately, when we move away from the official theory and enlist the classic view, it usually makes people believe that the classroom will be chaotic. I agreed on many points with Smith and the concept of giving more responsibility, and the fact that Smith believes they would act more responsibly is true as I see it in my classroom. Learning Disabled students will work toward higher expectations. I don't believe they are incapable, just that they need to find an accommodation in order to make the topic make sense to them.
Insecurity plays a major part in the lack of change.
The demand for success in test taking is another major factor as well. Smith proposes to engage the administration as well as other teachers in an activity that promotes the classic view. Smith recklessly tells teachers to move away from the official theory since the first responsibility is toward our students. For many teachers this is possible since they can promote their change behind their closed doors, however there are those that cannot. Smith goes on to discuss that teachers should provide enriching opportunities, letting the outside world in using people from whom they can learn.