I've written before about how much I enjoy Jordan Shapiro's
"Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living." John Dewey |
How does progressive thought in education from Dewey down through Alfie Kohn lead to such thinking? More importantly, when have we really ever tried progressive education on a massive scale in the USA. Okay, okay, some old-time teachers might point to New Math. But that's from the 70s. From Sputnik to a Nation at Risk to the business led education reforms of the past 20 years, we have not promoted progressive education in the USA. So, I'd appreciate it if Shapiro made the connection.
This statement, though, is right on target:"But when we promote 21st century skills over 20th century skills, we’re just arguing for a different kind of factory. It shows a lack of imagination."
Read the whole article. I'd love for some conversation about it.
This statement, though, is right on target:"But when we promote 21st century skills over 20th century skills, we’re just arguing for a different kind of factory. It shows a lack of imagination."
Read the whole article. I'd love for some conversation about it.
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