“It’s Undemocratic”: Instructional Differentiation in C. S. Lewis’s “Screwtape Proposes a Toast” (1961)
Location
Zoom Room 4
Start Date
31-3-2022 2:05 PM
End Date
31-3-2022 2:25 PM
Type of Presentation
Scholarly Work Presentation (15 minutes)
Proposal for Presentation
In “Screwtape Proposes a Toast” (1961), C. S. Lewis critiques the state of education in the United Kingdom in the aftermath of WWII. Although Lewis’s commentary on education is delivered by a demon in the short story, the inherent Christian philosophy for differentiated instruction is evident when it comes to student individuality, equality, and equity. Considering the spectrum of educational standards within various inclusive approaches and the groups of students they would ultimately benefit, this paper reflects on both the beneficial and problematic aspects of Lewis’s philosophy and their impact on British education.
“It’s Undemocratic”: Instructional Differentiation in C. S. Lewis’s “Screwtape Proposes a Toast” (1961)
Zoom Room 4
In “Screwtape Proposes a Toast” (1961), C. S. Lewis critiques the state of education in the United Kingdom in the aftermath of WWII. Although Lewis’s commentary on education is delivered by a demon in the short story, the inherent Christian philosophy for differentiated instruction is evident when it comes to student individuality, equality, and equity. Considering the spectrum of educational standards within various inclusive approaches and the groups of students they would ultimately benefit, this paper reflects on both the beneficial and problematic aspects of Lewis’s philosophy and their impact on British education.