A Revolution? Yup. It's happening and about time. Ken Robinson has been advocating for educational change for some time. He asks tough questions, among them:Sir Ken Robinson: are schools killing talent?20/06 14:26 CET
Self-reflection is crucial in our growth as individuals and communities. Much of our current system came out of a bygone era. Teachers are changing their methods because the world is changing. Many teachers are embracing education that is student driven (personalized learning...INQUIRY!)
In particular, what struck me in this video, was Ken's point (I'm rather enjoying the familiarity of calling him 'Ken'. How 21st century of me!) that our school system has artificial boundaries. We have developed artificial and convenient boundaries with subject areas. "Now is it math time. Put away your writing." This does not honour the learning process that is occurring at that present moment. What if someone is having a 'aha' moment?!! That would be so frustrating to be engaged and have to quit just because 'it's time.'
Someone once asked me "When have you ever been walking along the street and suddenly thought...'I'm having a social studies moment'". Of course, that's ridiculous. We do not lives out lives in math sections, language arts sections, science sections and so on. We are always trying to connect our experiences. Science has proven we learn more quickly and for the long haul when we make connections. Compartmentalizing ourselves is not healthy living or learning. As Parker Palmer states, we need to live undivided lives. What our students are learning needs to be in context, connected and relative. The next time you have a transition 'scheduled', maybe stop and take a look around the class. Is a STOP necessary?
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