Johnathan Chase, Learning From Lyrics
Knowledge can be gained through standardized lessons in reading, writing, and arithmetic, while wisdom extends beyond knowledge and involves both good judgment and decision making skills that are acquired over time through practice and experience.
Education programs should be focused on cultivating self-directed learners who are emotionally intelligent risk-takers rather than compliant knowledge workers who are proficient test-takers.
According to the Common Core State Standards web site;
“These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. The standards were created to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life, regardless of where they live.”
The Common Core also requires teachers to make instructional “shifts” to properly align with the Standards including…
“Students build knowledge about the world (domains/ content areas)through TEXT rather than the teacher or activities.”
~ Pedagogical Shifts demanded by the Common Core State Standards
The authors of the Common Core seem to view education as a static and standardized information delivery system and complex informational text is the designated means or “vehicle” for transmitting information and increasing student knowledge.
“In particular, if students cannot read complex expository text to gain information, they will likely turn to text-free or text-light sources, such as video, podcasts, and tweets…
As Adams (2009) puts it, “There may one day be modes and methods of information delivery that are as efficient and powerful as text, but for now there is no contest.”
by MindMake via MindMake Blog
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