The most memorable lessons we learn in life are the ones most pertinent to us, and the things we care about. Students learn the same way – by engaging and caring. School does not have to be about routine memorization.
All of our students have personal interests, it is our responsibility to discover them, use them in our lesson plans to best support our budding creators and scientists. |
The purpose of schooling is to help the students become knowledgeable, conscientious and responsible citizens*. For me as a teacher, this means that I must clearly evaluate the learning development stage of each student. Using not only standardized tests, but also the tools of informal assessments with every child, on an individual level, is vital to providing a truly encompassing and scaffolded education.
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