As the Ken Robinson RSA video shared, 1 in 4 graduates will have a job that is not even created yet. It's obvious that the current education system coming out of the enlightenment structure, bound by the industrial revolution is not as relevant in this time of innovation and huge bounds in technology. The 21st century graduate needs the ability to innovate, think critically, collaborate, and trust their own intellect without comparing it to the intellectual canon of thought. In the professional world someone with these qualities is seen as a huge asset, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and job markets as they arise. This is part of the learning mindset and professionalism that I would like to bring to my students.
I enjoyed hearing the perspectives of different students, as the TED speaker shared, childishness has gotten a bad reputation; Ken Robinson echos this idea pointing out that students now face a school interface that is far behind the digital world they belong to. The perfect example of this is the example of the chalk board: how the archaic information delivery system cannot compete with Facebook, Youtube, Snatchat, and everything else that students invest in. This weeks reading and videos inspired me to really think outside the box, as Ken Robinson emphasized, we need a revolution, transforming education into something completely different. With my trainees/students I see the need to reinforce the value of each persons perspective and insight. Seeking to spark curiosity and creativity in my students to reflect their understanding in unique ways, while effectively communicating with peers through collaboration.
4 Comments
Todd
9/17/2016 12:16:16 am
Hi Zachary,
Reply
9/17/2016 05:54:28 pm
Hi Zachary,
Reply
9/19/2016 09:50:53 pm
I too really loved the videos with Sir Ken Robinson. One thing I was thinking as I read through your post was how much we need to teach our students confidence. Well, at least my students need that. I am not talking necessarily about confidence with a gf/bf (although a lot can use that too). They need to feel safe to be able to "experiment" and not get into trouble. They need confidence in their work. I had a student last year that would have an answer for everything. He was wrong enough but even when he was wrong he was confident in his errors. That is a trait that I feel more of my students can use. There were a few times I feel that I had to remind other kids that at least he tries to answer the questions, where they did not even try. Good stuff man!
Reply
zachary pasillas
9/20/2016 07:13:09 pm
Hi Adam, I agree it is about motivation and confidence. We can be the greatest teachers, but if our students' confidence is flat, so will their curiosity to learn and grow. I like that you see the confidence in making mistakes as a virtue, I agree, getting students to take positive risks is key. Wondering if students who break through to start taking those risks, also have insight into the consequences of action. That's a trait that a lot of adolescents are still developing; wonder how that plays into it.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorAs a teacher and community advocate I strive to remedy the challenges of adverse childhood experiences (ACE), poverty and violence. I'm intrigued by the motivation that is cultivated by different supportive and discouraging learning environment, and how overcoming the achievement gap can transform our society. Archives
July 2017
Categories
All
|