Have you ever thought about whether or not you truly understand something? What led you to that understanding? What has the shift to online education during the Coronavirus pandemic taught us about education and students’ understanding? As I have attended numerous district meetings regarding this topic it has really led me to think about this and reflect on my own educational background, the current system of education and where the system is going next. I recently read some of Bransford, Brown & Cocking’s (2000) How People Learn. According to Bransford et al. (2000), “a new theory of learning is coming into focus that leads to very different approaches to the design of curriculum, teaching, and assessment than those often found in schools today” (p. 3). This tied right into what I have been considering when it comes to student learning and the path of the current education system.
Check out my full essay Educational Shift to a Better Understanding. In my essay, I look at how the educational system has shifted from the traditional rote model of learning that is teacher-centered to a problem-based learning model that is learner-centered. Then, I look at how these shifts have helped students develop a deeper understanding of concepts and address conceptual changes allowing for a greater transfer of learning to occur. As school districts reflect on the current online schooling taking place while buildings are closed and what school will look like when it resumes in the fall, this is a perfect time to examine the educational system in place now and whether or not it truly addresses student understanding and what we can do to help strengthen it. I welcome comments or reflections and you can also follow me on Twitter @MrsBridges7.
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References
Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (Eds.). (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington: National Academy Press.
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