I refer to the letter by Martin Spillane, ‘The jug theory of learning’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, October 12) in reply to my letter about education.

Part of his criticism seems to be directed more at other systems of education than the one I portrayed. He did say, however, that my system was not feasible in terms of staff, educational resources and logistics.

I beg to differ. When three-year-olds are playing with tablets it’s high time these devices are introduced in the educational system.

There are already interactive programmes on the internet, therefore the students would be able to discuss and interact with the material of the topic in question. Such a system, far from limiting study to a few subjects, opens the door to many subjects that at present are not taught at school.

For instance, how many school children have heard of anthropology?

When a student is curious to know how, let’s say, a mobile works, he will be exposed to many interrelated disciplines.