The world we live in today is constantly changing; with that change comes new technologies and inventions. That change also means that schools are changing to adapt to the newest technology or the newest way of learning. However, this wasn't the case years ago. The schools were all basically the same set up and taught the same ways. Teaching and learning was very basic and boring. The classrooms were even basic and boring. It wasn't until a couple of years ago did the classroom take a drastic turn. Technology was being placed in classrooms all across the world. The realization that all students learn the same was also being reevaluated. This is where the term differentiation comes from. Case in point, things are changing rather rapidly and for us to keep up with them we need to "unlearn" the old ways of teaching/learning and "learn" the new techniques required for a 21st century classroom.
In order for students to unlearn the way they learn they must go through
3 concepts of knowledge. The first is knowledge
for practice which is basic guidelines and research to improve practice. The second is knowledge
in practice which is actually applying that knowledge to see if it works. This stage is based on inquiry and reflection. The third stage is knowledge
of practice which is the systematic, critical, and collaborative inquiry in teaching and learning. This stage allows teachers and even students to figure out new ways of learning and improving knowledge. By thinking in this concept, maybe one day it can help us establish a shared knowledge that will move us out of the "
same old way" and into "
something new".
I thought the post was very clear and had all the main points that had to be met. I liked the post a lot
ReplyDeleteYou have very good points! I also think that we need to move away from the old ways and into the new.
ReplyDeleteI agree students need to be able to change and learn with the new technology.
ReplyDeleteI like how you explaind how things have changes and the steps in how to unlearn something and relearn it.
ReplyDeleteI like that that you're enforcing change and see that educators need to step out of their comfort zone and relearn what isn't working in their classroom and develop new teaching styles when changes occur.
ReplyDeleteI really like the intro of the first paragraph; how you lead into your focus.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you gave the three steps in learning how to unlearn. Both kids and students need to keep learning new things.
ReplyDeleteFor us coming in as new teachers I think that using the three concepts of knowledge can be accomplished rather easily since we are constantly obtaining new information about how to better ourselves in the classroom. We have somewhat of an advantage over older teachers who are in the classroom now because they have to unlearn their old ways and relearn new information again. Good post!
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