It has been some time since my last post, but I am back and ready to continue blogging. I must admit, however, that I am disappointed in myself, not so much from the lack of posting as from my neglect to explain the purpose of the blog. The first question I always ask educators whom I support is "why are you doing what you are doing?" Why are you giving this assignment? Why are you asking that question? Why is this homework important?
Despite the importance of "why," I have neglected to offer that answer for this site. As a proponent of innovation in education, I strongly believe that this is an important time for education in the United States and, as such, comprehensive education reform is imperative. The sort of reform to which I am referring is not the layered effect of the past where teachers are given "one more thing" to do. We need to see complete reform which will eliminate the layers of the past and bring on an entirely new instructional pedagogy, one that promises to adequately prepare our youth for the world into which they will enter.
With that understanding, the purpose of this blog is to point out what steps need to be changed and why such change is necessary. Modern, research-based methodologies will be discussed as well as ways that these methodologies can and should be implemented. My intent is not to ruffle any feathers, though drastic change often does so by its very nature. I do, however, welcome respectful comments and open discussion to my posts. Regardless of our beliefs, every theory and practice in education must come down to one simple premise...the success of all students in the 21st century and beyond. Let us not forget that it is, first and foremost, about the students.
Despite the importance of "why," I have neglected to offer that answer for this site. As a proponent of innovation in education, I strongly believe that this is an important time for education in the United States and, as such, comprehensive education reform is imperative. The sort of reform to which I am referring is not the layered effect of the past where teachers are given "one more thing" to do. We need to see complete reform which will eliminate the layers of the past and bring on an entirely new instructional pedagogy, one that promises to adequately prepare our youth for the world into which they will enter.
With that understanding, the purpose of this blog is to point out what steps need to be changed and why such change is necessary. Modern, research-based methodologies will be discussed as well as ways that these methodologies can and should be implemented. My intent is not to ruffle any feathers, though drastic change often does so by its very nature. I do, however, welcome respectful comments and open discussion to my posts. Regardless of our beliefs, every theory and practice in education must come down to one simple premise...the success of all students in the 21st century and beyond. Let us not forget that it is, first and foremost, about the students.