Lay an egg. Lay an egg. Lay an egg. This must be how it feels to be a school child in America. Do we want to raise a generation of kids that excel in following instructions to accomplish prescribed outcomes on predetermined timetables? … or do we want to raise a generation of kids that … Continue reading A Problem with Productivity
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One of the ways we cripple our children is to assume that there's nothing going on inside their heads …
Scientific Pedagogy, Part I: a summary in 100 words
It's hard to talk about Scientific Pedagogy succinctly. This week, I put before myself the challenge of encapsulating my understanding of this discipline using only 100 words (… and a quote, whose words I don't feel obligated to count). In the two or so posts that will follow this one, I'll flesh out my summary … Continue reading Scientific Pedagogy, Part I: a summary in 100 words
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One of the most debilitating things we do to young people is to assume that there’s nothing going on inside their heads until we liberate them from their boredom by creating magical experiences, demonstrating indispensable skills, and sharing profound insights.
