Breadth vs. Depth
EVIDENCE OF DEEPER LEARNING
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How do we strike the perfect balance between breadth and depth in education? And in our ever-changing landscape, what role will content knowledge play in shaping our students' future? These pivotal questions need to be answered as we prepare students for a future that remains uncertain.
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If students acquire skills in problem solving, decision making, and research but cover only half the content, have they learned less?
If the goal of education is to nurture ethical individuals and lifelong learners, what does what becomes the role of "content"?
Which topics or concepts have you “learned deeply” in your own life? How did you retain them? How might you apply your own experiences to your classroom?
How much control over breadth vs depth do you have in your context
If you are required to teach a broad curriculum, what additional resources can you offer your students to support deep learning?
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