The video Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom at Mesquite Elementary School related to my understanding of Dewey reading by electing to make a change. Mrs. Erikson the founding principal wanted to make a modification since the students were not learning the information presented to them. Based on “The consecutive low state test scores” the staff realized the needed to make a change the way the students were being educated (Edutopia, 2011). Instead, of the staff members continuing to use the same teaching approach they comprehended that it was time to reflect and examine their approach.
As educators the importance of creating a connection between the learning and an experience so that students can make the connection. This something …show more content…
Also, it reiterated the significance of working in collaboration to make change. The principal and staff member recognized that there were changes that needed to be made so they acted upon it. They collaborated with one another to help students succeed. The future of society will depend on the schools that we will be able to “build, aiming at the promotion of human flourishing against the conditions that are currently threatening it” (Lazzari & Balduzzi, 2013, pp. 169–170). Therefore, we need to ensure that we are promoting and teaching students the skills that will help them become responsible members of society.
My question this week is: Why is it important to raise children to be critical thinkers?
References
Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and Education: An introduction to the philosophy of education. New York: The Free Press.
Edutopia. (2011). Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom at Mesquite Elementary School. Retrieved May 31, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7kcFkRgiV4
Lazzari, A., & Balduzzi, L. (2013). Early childhood and Compulsory Education. Reconceptualising the relationship (p 169-170). London:
As educators the importance of creating a connection between the learning and an experience so that students can make the connection. This something …show more content…
Also, it reiterated the significance of working in collaboration to make change. The principal and staff member recognized that there were changes that needed to be made so they acted upon it. They collaborated with one another to help students succeed. The future of society will depend on the schools that we will be able to “build, aiming at the promotion of human flourishing against the conditions that are currently threatening it” (Lazzari & Balduzzi, 2013, pp. 169–170). Therefore, we need to ensure that we are promoting and teaching students the skills that will help them become responsible members of society.
My question this week is: Why is it important to raise children to be critical thinkers?
References
Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and Education: An introduction to the philosophy of education. New York: The Free Press.
Edutopia. (2011). Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom at Mesquite Elementary School. Retrieved May 31, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7kcFkRgiV4
Lazzari, A., & Balduzzi, L. (2013). Early childhood and Compulsory Education. Reconceptualising the relationship (p 169-170). London: