SIR KEN ROBINSON

REIMAGINE LEARNING THAT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

This is an outstanding presentation with the important following messages.

Studies show, the lack of physical play is resulting in students doing worse in school.

Schools set up a system that celebrates academic marks but academic marks are not the only way to be intelligent.  We are developing a narrow concept of what the mind can do.

We marginalized shop, family studies, guidance, music …..why???

Not all academic learners have similar aptitudes and strengths. 
Students are smart IN DIFFERENT WAYS.

All kids are different.  They are not standardized widgets !  This is not rocket science

Look at siblings and how different they are !!!!!   

Academic systems pushing students to accomplish high marks and meeting high standards have one other unfortunate high statistic.  High incidence of suicide.

 

We have different learning styles and interests.  Our natural learning curiosity and creative intelligence can be ruined by traditional out of date factory model academic systems. 

When we use a balanced STEAM approach to education, the research shows the students are more engaged. Increased student engagement also evaporates discipline issue. 

"It's not time to fix the old system of education, it is time to change it!"

 

CLICK HERE FOR: REIMAGINE EDUCATION

Posted to the Influential Educational Leaders Tab September, 21, 2018.

SIR KEN ROBINSON - ATLANTIC RIM SPEECH

Sir Ken is always worth listening to at the beginning of the year as educators set the path for whole "System Directions", "School Improvement Plans" or  when designing "whats happening "in a classroom as teachers develop their program.

This is a must listen to for all educators as they set the directions for the year.

We need to develop an environment of "Deep Learning" (Fullan) where kids love to be engaged in their learning at every grade and for preparing future ready students !

A MUST WATCH!

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

CLICK HERE FOR: ATLANTIC RIM SUMMIT SPEECH 



Also posted to  the Influential Educational Leaders September 2018.
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TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
THE FUTURE IS HERE NOW
 This is an excellent article that two Directors of Education 
brought  to my attention. 

Technology in education has quickly influenced Teaching and Learning. 
A paradigm shift in how we teach, learn and assess what students know
is here now. 

Check out this excellent article.

Our students already know the future is here!

Click Here For: 10 Disruptions That Will Revolutionize Education

 Also posted the Technology Tab

Sir Ken Robinson 
Find a School Your Child Will Love 

ONE key point....It's all about balance in the curriculum!

This is a powerful article on  School Program.
 STEM is a great focus But, where is it with out the ARTS!!!

Read this powerful article by Sir Ken Robinson.
It is a MUST READ!

Click Here For:  Find a School Your Child Will Love

 Some Quotes are included below:

Creativity 
"Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." That's one of the many quotes that Sir Ken Robinson's made in his 2006 lecture on rethinking the nation's schools. That become one of the most popular TED talks — with more than 50 million views.

More to Education Than Test Scores
There's so much pressure put on parents to make them believe that a good school is defined by high test scores and high rates of entrance to college and university, but there's a lot more to education than that. You want to make sure that there is a real balance and dynamism in the school curriculum.  

Balance in Curriculum Must Include the Arts
We've seen a reduction in things like arts programs, in recess, in practical vocational programs, because they're not subject to standardized tests. The emphasis on STEM — science technology engineering and math — is important. But the arts, music, drama, the humanities, physical education, are just as important.

Balance in Assessments
Also look at the quality of teaching and assessment strategies.
It's about asking what the assessment's are for.
It should ideally be there to support, encourage and inform children's development and achievement.

Environment and Relationships
Look at what's on the walls. Is there kids' work on the walls? Exhibitions? That also taps into the overall culture — you know, what sort of values a school is promoting and how closely does it work with parents and the broader community.

Check out this article for more ideas to reflect on in your school!
It's outstanding! 

This article is also under the High Yield Strategies Tab and Influential Leaders Tab.

     New Pedagogies for Deep Learning 

     Engage the World.  Change the World!

 

Consortium for Educational Change (CEC)

By: Michael Fullan  and Co-Authors

Powerful Podcast and Video Resources that look at how Fullan is helping 7 countries develop their educational futures with leadership from the middle!  

Deep Learning is not another project.  

It is a change in the culture of the whole educational system.  

And it is here to stay.  

THE FUTURE IS NOW! 

Click Here For Video:  Fullan on Pedagogies for Deep Learning

Further Resources for Investigation

Click Here For Podcast: The Critical Importance of Deep Learning for Students 

Click Here For: Deep Learning Home Page A Global Partnership and Learning Initiative

A Synopsis of the Content Discussed in the Above Resources

      Coherence Framework:

-      The wrong drivers have been in place:

we wanted accountability but went around developing it in the wrong way

It was punitive accountability system

o This failed miserably

-      The right drivers should be:

                 Focusing Direction

                Collaborative Culture

                Deep Learning- see below

                Securing Accountability  

 -      The Four Pillars of Pedagogy:

Learning Environment

Partnerships

Pedagogy

Leveraging Digital  

 -      Deep Learning Includes the 6 C's of Global Competence:

Character education

Citizenship

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity 

Critical Thinking

-    Deep Learning is created by these elements:

Connects to passion

                  Is team related 
                  Is learning that sticks
                  Has human significance  
                  Includes higher order thinking processes  

Added to  High Yield Strategies Tab and Influential Educational Leaders Tabs

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BACK TO SCHOOL FIRST WEEK ENERGIZERS

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

WELCOME TO ANOTHER YEAR OF ADVENTURE!!!!

Relationship building and setting the tone for the new year is so important for the students! 
It is also important for teachers to deliver learning tasks that are inspiring for them as well!

Check out these INSPIRATIONAL AND FUN ideas to start your class off in an exciting way!!

Plus EXPLORE this site for endless useful practical ideas to apply to your lessons expectations. 

By Scholastic!

Click Here For: ENERGIZERS

Also listed under the Classroom Management Tab and ESL Tab

THE BRAIN AND BODY EQUATION 

A ParticipACTION REPORT / 2018

Our Youth Need to Move More to Boost Brain Health!!

How are cell phones affecting us?
How is a lack of fitness affecting mental health?

Check out the statistics on our youths fitness.
Check the trends.

What are the consequences?
What are the next steps?

Click Here For: The Brain Body Equation

  Above article is also posted to the Wellness Tab above.

Half of teen girls in Ontario under 

'psychological distress,'

CAMH survey shows 

(CAMH - Canadian Addiction and Mental Health)

A CTV REPORT and VIDEO

Just over half of female students in Ontario are showing the signs of moderate to serious psychological distress, with many mentioning having serious depression and anxiety, 

and others reveal they rarely talk to their parents about their problems.

Please check this article out for the statistics provided and discussion on next steps.

Click Here For Article: School Age Girls and Psychological Distress 

Also posted to the Wellness Tab

USING PHOTOS TO TEACH 
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

A Photo is worth a thousand words.  

 Check out this strategy to teach your ELL students!

Click Here > Using Photos to Teach ELL Students

Also Posted to the ESL/ELL Tab

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