In Chapter 9 Darling-Hammond spoke of International Standards, Curriculum and Assessments which also relate to the key elements mentioned in the ICARE document, I found this section particularly interesting. Research shows that most of the world’s educational leaders follow the “less is more” model as opposed to the “mile wide, inch deep” method that most American schools subscribe to. Many of leading international educators focus their testing of real-world concepts and problems. Since the CCSS implementation, I have seen a large shift in real-world student work scenarios, for instance the CAASPP Math and ELA Performance Tasks. I think these tasks do a great job of incorporating life situations that are relate able. The United States may still be far behind in many regards but I have seen a shift in Education since the CCSS and 21st Century Teaching & Learning have come about and I for one am a fan of the progression. Generally speaking, I believe the CCSS/21st Century standards allow for a better and more dynamic education than I received many years ago, so that is progress. I love the quote by John Dewey that reads “What the best and wisest parent wants for his own child, that must we want for all the children of the community. Anything less is unlovely and left unchecked destroys our democracy.” As a parent, teacher and community member this quote speaks volumes because we of course want what is best for our own family but we sometimes forget (or ignore) the fact that all children deserve to have a proper education and that we should fight for other children as strongly as we would for our own kids. If we don’t make educational equality a priority then we are simply fighting against ourselves.
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Krista Loper
10/9/2019 03:27:37 pm
I agree with where you said, "Research shows that most of the world’s educational leaders follow the “less is more” model as opposed to the “mile wide, inch deep” method " I also believe that quality over quantity idea and that sometimes less is more with regards to education.
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Joel
10/10/2019 06:53:48 pm
Thanks Krista. Yep, hard to find a balance as we are trying to teach all of the standards. At very least, the "less is more" approach can be considered by classroom teachers and weaved in where possible.
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Joel
10/13/2019 08:07:11 pm
Yes, agreed. We can't do it all but we can keep it in mind as we curriculum plan.
Melissa Newman
10/12/2019 02:40:37 pm
I agree with you Joel, the education students are receiving now is hugely more advanced and targeted, as compared to our education.
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Joel
10/13/2019 08:08:28 pm
Good thing we are all furthering our education so we can help implement new and innovative programs and curriculum!
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Kirsten Fouquet
10/12/2019 06:56:35 pm
I agree that there is a shift starting to happen in education. I have not been in the education system as a teacher for very long (I have never been in the public school system until I started teaching). However, I have notice a shift in mindset and school policies in my short four years of teaching. It feels as if we are heading into a priority standard mindset (at least at my site). We need to set priorities and look at our students and see what their priorities are.
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Valerie A Miner
10/15/2019 07:19:14 pm
I agree that we have to want the same education for other s as we would for own kids. This will only make the world a better place and wanting good things for all people is an important trait for humanity.
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Joel
10/23/2019 03:28:29 pm
Agreed, thanks for sharing.
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