I
think it is important as new teachers we do our best to keep up with 21st
century learning to improve student learning, critical thinking skills and
allowing for deeper understanding of course material.
Here
is a great website explaining 21st century learning and ways we can
incorporate and facilitate these strategies to our students. http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/21stCenturyLearning/about_learning_in_ontario.html
This
is just a brief summary,
·
Engaging
students as partners in their own learning
·
Harnessing
the capacity of technology to engage learners and to optimize and amplify
student learning and achievement
·
Emphasizing
and teaching important higher-order skills such as critical thinking,
communication, collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurship
·
Supporting
educators in preparing our students for a rapidly changing, technology-driven,
globalized world.
In this TED talk, Sir Ken Robinson states
“creativity is as important in education as literacy and we should treat this
with the same status.” Do you agree with this statement and are teachers committed
to 21st century learning and maximizing students creativity?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
I would have to agree with you on this one. We definitely have to keep up with learning and also come up with creative ways to motivate our students. A key point that you mentioned here really stood out, to engage students in their own learning. I come from a science background and I feel in that subject, it is a prominent concept. Learning about how to teach mathematics, I think the engagement actually is a key component of every subject and essential for success in student learning. If the student is not engaged, they won't want to be in class or pay attention. If we can find ways to increase engagement, such as through the use of technology or even basic activities, we can increase success in the classroom. With your point, you took the engagement a step further and mentioned that they be partners in their own learning. This is something new to me but I think it is equally as important. This idea demonstrates that students can be involved in their learning and essentially will participate more.
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