By Allan Alach
I welcome suggested articles, so if you come
across a gem, email it to me at allan.alach@ihug.co.nz.
This week’s homework!
School starting age: the evidence
Hey school deformers, here’s some more evidence for you to ignore …
“This
is a brief review of the relevant research evidence which overwhelmingly
supports a later start to formal education. This evidence relates to the
contribution of playful experiences to children’s development as learners, and the consequences of starting formal
learning at the age of four to five years of age
Happy Teaching, Happy Learning: 13 Secrets to Finland's Success
I haven’t
posted anything about Finland for some time - nothing new here, but its
important that the message isn’t
overlooked.
It made me wonder: “What makes school in Finland such an
enjoyable experience for students and teachers?” Here are 13
factors that I identified.”
A School Built Entirely Around the Love of Math
I wonder how this will turn out?
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| Maths in nature |
What Young Children Can Get Out Of Technology—And
What They Can’t
“Advocates
for technological tools tout their capacity to teach young children about
letters, numbers, and every informational topic under the sun. These kids are
growing up in a digital world, the e-enthusiasts point out, so why wait to
expose them to the electronic riches the rest of us enjoy? Others, however,
urge caution. Research on the effects of digital media use is still spotty,
they note, especially where very young children are concerned.” |
| Yong Zhao |
Yong Zhao - is any other comment necessary?
“… education
has been preparing our students for an economy that no longer exists.
Technology and globalization have transformed our society. Machines and
off-shoring have led to the disappearance of traditional middle class jobs—jobs
our education have been making our children ready for.”
This week's contribution from
Bruce Hammonds
Teachers have been led down the wrong path these past decades - time
to control their own journey.
From Bruce’s oldies but goodies file.
“The
imposed accountability model being imposed on schools have their roots in the
discipline of economics rather than education.Education has been reduced to metrics, standardised teaching through 'best practices', endless testing and aggregated data to assess 'added value’. Unfortunately this approach fails to capture the complex factors that go into teaching and learning and misses encouraging creativity, innovation and the tapping of the diverse talents of students.”
Students Learn by Making ‘Stuff’
Bruce’s
comment: Importance of making stuff –
authentic learning.
“When
I look at this stuff made by children, I see something that matters not just to
the students who created them, but to their families, communities, educators,
and the general public. Although they are
just eleven or twelve years old,
McMains’ students learned how to work in
teams, get feedback from experts, peers, and teachers; and research and revise
like real authors, artists, and designers. They grappled with and overcame the challenge
of making something that makes a difference by educating and inspiring real
people.”
5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Students
Some very useful questions to develop student’s thinking.
“Many
would agree that for inquiry to be alive and well in a classroom that, amongst
other things, the teacher needs to be expert at asking strategic questions not
only asking well-designed ones, but ones that will also lead students to
questions of their own.”
The 100 Best Video Sites For Educators
“Bringing
multimedia into the classroom is a great way to engage students in learning.
Supplementing lessons, opening up new interests, and offering inspiration,
online videos make for an incredible teaching tool. In 2010, we covered our
favorite 100 video sites for educators, and we’ve now updated our list for 2012 with more than 100 resources and
more than 25 brand new entries. Read on, and you’ll be able to check out the very best sources for educational videos
on the web.”
Worse than Michelle Rhee: Teachers and public schools have a
shocking new enemy
Would you believe unions are worse than
terrorists?
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| Duncan Rhee and Gates |
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| Peter Fraser |
Everyone – an education they are best fitted
for so as to develop the fullest extent of their powers. Going back to
principles that underpinned the First Labour Government
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| Dr Beeby |
‘…that every person whatever his level
of academic ability, whether rich or poor, whether he lives in the town or the
country, has a right as a citizen to a free education of the kind best fitted
and to the fullest extent of his power……(and that this ) will involve the reorientation
of the education system.’
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