In Chapter Four of Holler If You Hear Me by Gregory Michie, the author describes how some of the other veteran teachers in his education classes expressed their views on the disconnect between education theory and classroom reality. One such example of this disconnect is the theory of differentiated instruction. I have learned a lot about differentiated instruction in my Foundations Block classes this semester, since I had not previously heard of the concept. In theory, this practice is a great way to tailor instruction to each student’s individual needs, as well as encourage learning and exploration.…
Every day there are thousands, if not millions of people starving, being abused, depressed, and injured along with double the persona not noticing or simply looking away. In this quote, David Levithan has merely expressed in his own words that ignorance is bliss. Implying that if you do not know about something then, you do not have to worry about it. He wrote in order to emphasize the fact that Kelsea, the body A was inhabiting at the time, had severe depression and suicidal thoughts. In addition to not having someone to help her, her father was pretending not to notice to avoid a confrontation.…
This is a review of the article “Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say” by the author, Steve Reinhart. The author describes his struggle during the beginning of his instructional habits and the negative ramifications it had on his student’s conception of the subject matter. As Steve Reinhart researched and investigated he developed new ways to instruct his classroom in a more efficient way. Steve Reinhart gives us insight on going from a traditional teacher-centered classroom to a progressive student-centered classroom. Analysis…
This means that they will be using their cognitive skills…
The question expressed in this discussion is why, and to understand the answer to this we have to delve further into the conversation. In an effort to get to the root of Firestein’s point we should look into some key aspects. The points include ignorance, science, and dangers. Ignorance First, we see that ignorance is a prevalent issue with regards to the chapter.…
Winston is weary after working 90 hours in 5 days for clearing up Hate Week. It was announced that Oceania is at war with Eastasia and not Eurasia. The people blame Goldstein’s spies for the mistake. Winston’s job requires so much work because the Party rushes to cover any evidence of war with Eurasia. Winston had received a copy of Goldstein’s book during the announcement and had not read it until 6 days later, while at Mr. Charrington’s room.…
Henry David Thoreau once stated in Civil Disobedience, “ I ask for, not at once no government, but at once a better government”(1). I agree with Thoreau. The american government is a government blinded by the past, hate, and ignorance. Slavery, the civil war, and muslims are each an example of those. Ignorance is not bliss.…
After graduating high school, I stepped away from the social class grade school had created. I distanced myself from people who had no drive for what could be, and lack of competence of what surrounds them. I strove to discover more in the realm of self realization and shine a light on the depths true beneficial interaction. Through this change of mind set I have since discovered that religion, ethnicity, political footing, and social class can be seen as social barriers. What matters, in my opinion, upon interacting with anyone is to reveal an honest, wholehearted compassion to understand what lies behind the social labels and portray cognition to discover the other party's true character.…
When students not only understand how but why they solve the problems, they begin to make connections to the real world. It no longer stays in the working memory, however, it moves to the long term memory. Neurons that fire together, wire…
Ignorance: Bliss or Misery? Social justice has been a popular topic since humans began to establish their rights and freedoms. While social justice can serve to help protect those who have been robbed of their rights or unfairly treated, it can also provoke thought about the nature of society as a whole. By exploring social justice issues through various mediums, such as the movie Slumdog Millionaire, the song Flawless by Beyonce, or the graphic novel Deogratias by Jean-Phillipe Stassen, insight is given that shows a sad reality about social justice in our modern society- most people choose to only support a social justice issue if they are personally affected by it. This societal plague of turning a blind eye to those in need is widespread,…
Students benefit from knowing information based on their ability to master the materials intended for learning. (Walberg, Herbert…
Knowledge is power. I’m pretty sure that you’ve heard that quote before. This quote is very true in my opinion. The more knowledge you have, the more power you have.…
In a period of strict intellectual censorship, Czech writer and playwright Vaclav Havel rebelled against the Czechoslovakian communist regime in the best way he knew how: by writing. An activist and dissident, Havel uses his essays and his plays to undermine the authority of the totalitarian communist government. In his 1978 political essay, The Power of the Powerless, Havel show his dissatisfaction with he calls the post-totalitarian system. He presents a moral argument against the system, that one can contribute to the toppling of the system by simply living the truth— living in tune with ones beliefs and values. He exposes the dichotomy between what the system says it is and what the system really is and urges people to not live “within…
Once you know this, you can implement the right sort of methods in the teaching process. Counterintuitive concepts The old school way of teaching often involves telling children “A is A” and repeating it until they learn it. The idea is that when the child encounters a problem, they can simply use the prior knowledge to solve the issue. But scientific research has shown that it can be more beneficial for kids to know how to ignore prior knowledge and experience.…