[freedomfiter2]

It sounds like your teacher understood how modern science works. It also says a lot about the teacher certification system.

[prof.h.mandingo]

As a teacher, it says a great deal about that teacher and probably the courses he/she took in college. Education majors take very little actual course work in their area. Lots of BS courses in method etc.
I have a degree in history and minor in anthro. I only had to take a couple methods courses and I am sure I know vastly more history than a typical grad. with a social studies degree in education.
That is the major problem. Not enough course work in what matters. The subject you are actually teaching.