Somewhat in line with the Alternate Teacher's thread. What if instead of just switching teachers, we rebuilt Hogwarts from the ground up? What should be changed to make Hogwarts a good school?
Couple of thoughts:
New Classes:
Magical Relations: Similar to History of Magic, but focusing more on current events between Wizards and other races.
International Relations:Similar to History of Magic, but focusing on relations between the various Ministries.
Culture Class: This class would focus on the differnt schoolls of magic that are praticed in other countires (Shamanism, Voodoo, etc.) Students don't learn how to cast their spells/rituals/whatever, but are given some basic knowledge on how it works.
New Policies:
TAs: NEWT level students are required to assist with teaching the lower level classes (First and Second Years, possibly Third year as well) The Professor only needs to teach one or two classes a month, mainly to make sure the TAs are doing a good job and not falling behind.
Delayed Sorting: Don't sort students until second year, to encourage interhouse cooperation.
"Trial" Classes: Instead of signing up for classes, the second semester of the Second year requires students to try each of the various electives. This allows them to see what each class in about rather than just picking them at random or choosing the "Easy" class.
Field Trips: Visiting the Forbidden Forest, going on an ingredient hunt, or something in line with this. I'm sure that we could come up with a few possible trips for each of the classes if we tried.
So, what do you guys think? Any other policies/changes you think ought to be added?
Couple of thoughts:
New Classes:
Magical Relations: Similar to History of Magic, but focusing more on current events between Wizards and other races.
International Relations:Similar to History of Magic, but focusing on relations between the various Ministries.
Culture Class: This class would focus on the differnt schoolls of magic that are praticed in other countires (Shamanism, Voodoo, etc.) Students don't learn how to cast their spells/rituals/whatever, but are given some basic knowledge on how it works.
New Policies:
TAs: NEWT level students are required to assist with teaching the lower level classes (First and Second Years, possibly Third year as well) The Professor only needs to teach one or two classes a month, mainly to make sure the TAs are doing a good job and not falling behind.
Delayed Sorting: Don't sort students until second year, to encourage interhouse cooperation.
"Trial" Classes: Instead of signing up for classes, the second semester of the Second year requires students to try each of the various electives. This allows them to see what each class in about rather than just picking them at random or choosing the "Easy" class.
Field Trips: Visiting the Forbidden Forest, going on an ingredient hunt, or something in line with this. I'm sure that we could come up with a few possible trips for each of the classes if we tried.
So, what do you guys think? Any other policies/changes you think ought to be added?