Dr. Vellmert pontificated that our role as educators is to step out of the box and ask ourselves what it is that we need to do for our students. He described education as a jungle, and explained how some students can get caught up in the system. He also mentioned that being an educator is a calling, not a profession because as an educator, you never really reach a professional level because an effective educator knows that there is always more to learn.
As educators, we must be innovative in our instruction because we are responsible for preparing students for 21 Century jobs. The fact of the matter is that 65% of our students will be working in jobs that do not even exist yet! This means that as educators we must foreshadow the trends of what might be expected from the work force of the future. We must teach students the 3 C's of the future: Collaborate. Communicate. Create.
Project Based Learning (PBL) is one way to help students refine their 3 C's skills. When teachers use projects as a basis for learning the students learn holistically how to collaborate, communicate and create. In Science, my 8th graders are currently working on constructing a model roller coaster for marbles using card stock and scotch tape . Working in teams of 4-6 members, this engineering project will teach my students about motion, velocity and momentum while challenging them to think critically.
communication and creativity.
Great reflexion! I forgot the 3cs: Communicate, collaborate and create!
ReplyDeleteCreativity is very important when we are trying to be teachers of the 21 century! i totally agree with your thoughts and facts of your reflexion.