If you look at Alfie Kohn or those in his “camp”, you’ll notice a distinct trend away from standards-based curricula. The NYTimes is reporting about a proposed single standard for all US public schools. In an increasingly data-driven educational landscape, will standards help raise the level of learning, or will students be forced into modes of learning that limits their individuality and creativity?
If everyone has an iPhone and you can Google “Who invented the printing press?” as fast as you can say “Who invented the printing press?”, do we need to focus on teaching students facts? Should we bypass “knowing” and get right to “understanding”? Sound off in the comments.
Thanks to Doug Johnson for helping us remember this question: It’s something teachers forget to ask themselves. What was your favorite learning experience? What made it so memorable? And what do our answers have to say about the methods we use in our classrooms?
" http://t.co/YBHoykFy Shakespeare w/ an iPad. Focus on integration, not tech focused. Tech is a tool to enhance learning. Comments welcome. " — wanderacademic
