Where are We Going and Why? Post submitted by Andy Hargreaves and Pasi Sahlberg We are entering an age of post-standardization in education. It may not look, smell, or feel like it, but the augurs of the new age have already arrived and are advancing with increasing speed. [This] "Fourth Way" pushes beyond standardization, data-driven decision making, and target-obsessed distractions to forge an equal and interactive partnership among the people, the profession, and their government. —Andy Hargreaves, The Fourth Way, 2009 Educational systems across the globe are under pressure to change. Many countries are focusing attention on additional accountability, school choice and competition, short-term outcomes, and data-driven decision making (what have been called the "second" and "third" ways).
Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving Schools and other educational institutions should cultivate attitudes, cultures, and skills needed within creative and collaborative learning environments. 184 Days of Learning. Flipped Classroom, Game Based Learning, and Flexible Assessment With a focus on student based learning we collaborated to revamp some of our classes.
Our primary foci have been on creating a flipped classroom (through video lessons), game based learning, and flexible assessment at a high school level (implementing ideas in Physics 20, Physics 30, Science 10, and German 10 classes). Flipped-Classroom – In the spirit of student based flexible learning both Physics 20 and Physics 30 classes are being taught through a flipped approach. The flipped classroom was initially implemented to free up class-time in order to dig deeper into material and builder stronger understandings of the fundamental concepts (as well as make time for game based learning).
In this flipped model, students are required to watch a short 10 minute video of the lesson for homework, then work on the application of the lesson during class (where the teacher is available to guide them). Flexible Assessment Conclusion. For the love of learning. Just give me the fish! Cc licensed ( BY SD ) flickr photo shared by CollegeDegrees360 “We have to stop thinking of an education as something that is delivered to us and instead see it as something we create for ourselves.” Stephen Downes Traveling around and speaking at conferences, I have peeked my head into several sessions and try to figure out which ones have the highest attendance.
One of the things that I have noticed is that if a session gives you something that you can use on Monday to do with the kids, they are most likely packed. I remember as a teacher going to conferences, I wanted the exact same thing. I don’t have time to learn how to fish… just give me the fish! Unfortunately, I am unable to give those sessions anymore. One of the reasons that many people would much prefer going to the session that just gives them stuff “Monday ready” is due to the lack of time. Every once in awhile though, I see tweets like this that know this focus on learning, can have a huge impact: Teacher Reboot Camp. 12 Most Out of This World Leadership Lessons from Star Wars. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a trilogy was born that was so epic people discussed it for years to come. There were explosive battles, valiant heroes and super villains. That trilogy is Star Wars! Star Wars was the first movie that I remember seeing, and it has to be the movie that I have watched the most in my life.
Every viewing brought a new lesson as I grew up. Let’s travel to that galaxy where we will join Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader but never Jar-Jar Binks to find the 12 Most Out-Of-This-World Leadership Lessons from Star Wars. 1. I know Yoda didn’t quite say this, but the spirit behind his words is clear. 2. The coolest Jedi trick is Obi-Wan using misdirection to escape detection from the Storm Troopers in the famous line, “These are not the droids you seek.” 3. Luke Skywalker has the raw talent to be a Jedi, but he had to spend a lot of time in the swamp learning how to use the force. 4. Han Solo is a narcissist. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 10 Team-Building Games For The First Day Of Class. 10 Team-Building Games For The First Day Of Class by TeachThought Staff Team-building activities are great. Not only can they help establish routines, tone, and expectations, they’re also fun, and can help learners feel comfortable.
Though many older students in high school and college may groan at their thought, they’re usually fun, and great ways to help students feel at ease. Before you dismiss them as too juvenile, try one. Note that which game you choose, your rules for the game, and any revisions to the rules depend on the nature of the class you’re using them with. 1. Ideal Grade Levels: K-20 First student gives a fact about themselves—I love basketball, I have two sisters, etc. 2. Ideal Grade Levels: 6-20 Two chairs are placed together to resemble park bench. What: College Basketball game Who: Kentucky and Kansas When: Early April Where: New Orleans 3.
Ideal Grade Levels: 3-12 In circle, first student offers two facts and one piece of fiction about themselves. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. This Story Stinks. Alfie Kohn Homepage. A "Starbucks" classroom...