Tuesday, September 16, 2008
What Are Schools For?
TVO has a series of programs this week at 8 p.m Last night's episode was titled "What are Schools for?" It was a very interesting discussion with a variety of educators, researchers and other hosts who are involved with educating students at the post-secondary level. I was very intrigued with the comment that our students today are being taught by a generation of teachers that are not to date with the ideas, technology and critical literacies that students of today require. I also found Bill Gates quote very interesting and enlightening! Has anyone seen the program tonight?
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Ah..sounds very interesting. You'll have to share your insights with us.
Thanks
vivian
I think that the lack of opportunities for professional development keeps teachers from evolving past the stage they were in before they first set foot in the classroom. Hey I took typewriting in high school, with a typewriter! I still feel uncomfortable with certain tech and will rely on handwriting over a zip drive any day. I would still love the opportunity to grow beyond my years.:) I think your observations are dead on.
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