Sunday, April 15, 2012

Articles That Have Me Thinking



What is education for? Is it for pouring facts and formulas into students’ heads, or is it for creating learners? How will creating a Growth Mindset environment at Piedmont Intermediate help us grow learners and innovators?

Is “Accountability” Undermining American Education?

Eric Sheninger shares a terrific experience along with important ideas for our schools. These include creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, technological proficiency, global awareness, media literacy, communication, and collaboration. He concludes this article with, what I believe to be, 5 non-negotiable ideas we must be doing if we want to prepare our students for the 21st Century.

The Best Ideas For Our Schools

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