Learning

How has technology helped with your personalized learning? This question was asked at a meeting I attended recently and it made me think a great deal about myself, my students and learning. In my own province, Alberta, the government has been moving forward with a huge shift in curriculum, called Curriculum Redesign. move forward with a Curriculum Redesign. The Ministerial Order states the following...

"...the fundamental goal of education in Alberta is to inspire all students to achieve success and fulfillment, and reach their full potential by developing the competencies of Engaged Thinkers and Ethical Citizens with an Entrepreneurial Spirit, who contribute to a strong and prosperous economy and society."

What is an Engaged Thinker?  Children are curious, but teachers and schools need to channel and nurture this curiousity as a guides.  I once read a book by Dr. Randy Pausch called the Last Lecture.  In this book, Dr. Pausch gave a recommendation to all teachers and educators to teach your students meta-cognition.  Meta-cognition is understanding oneself.  This means students need to be curious, and this is their responsibility.  Curriculum Re Design is an exciting opportunity, and we as teachers, parents, and students need to truly consider how we can embrace our students curiosity.