Three Myths of Education
STUDENT-DRIVEN LEARNING
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Debunking these three myths should rock the foundation of every major education system. Even those who coined the term Tabula Rasa (blank slate) and used it over the last three centuries didn’t believe the slate was blank so why does the system still suggest students come to education as Empty Vessels?
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To what extent does your school see students as “empty vessels” that are filled by education? How is that impacting students’ success and wellbeing in your context?
What are some of the ecosystem elements you need to consider in your context?
To what extent does your school believe all students should excel in all subjects? Is there space in your school and classroom for students to specialize in areas of interest and talent? How might differentiating between a well rounded student and a well rounded education shape your approach with your students?
How are equality and equity fundamentally different and how would understanding that difference help to end the Myth of Standardization?
To what extent does your school rely on standardization–of curriculum, of instruction, of assessment, etc–rather than seeing students as individuals? Where do you see opportunities to increase the focus on personalized pathways that are relevant and meaningful for a diversity of students?
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