46. At the heart of Pedagogy
"We taught higher math or physics or chemistry or Shakespeare or Latin—not because it would help you with your job, but because learning stuff was important."
I think that there is something to say about a basic level of general knowledge of our citizenry. I think it is important to have some basic fundamental knowledge. You should be able to find the tip when dining out or determine the price of an item 20% off. As students, we learned this, and even if we failed, we buckled down and worked harder!
4. What is school for?
"To create a society that’s culturally coordinated.
To further science and knowledge and pursue information for its own sake.
To enhance civilization while giving people the tools to make informed decisions.
To train people to become productive workers."
What is wrong with this idea? I would like to have a goal for students to be culturally and academically aware in order to make decisions and be able to be productive in careers. To this idea, I see the 21st century skills of creativity, communication, and collaboration within the classroom to help students be college and career ready. I think that teachers are leading the way to make bridges that are preserving the best of our generation with the best of new technological tools of today.
In addition, some of the ideas in #17 Reinventing school, are happening today in many of our classrooms.
Most of our teachers in schools today are good! They are trying to find the best mix of old and new; using technology when possible, and making interpersonal connections with students to help motivate and inspire today's youth.
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