http://blog.schlechtycenter.org/2010/09/22/filling-the-knowledge-gap-creative-uses-of-the-unexpected/ Phillip Schlechty on Education Reform Sat, 25 May 2013 15:21:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://blog.schlechtycenter.org/2010/09/22/filling-the-knowledge-gap-creative-uses-of-the-unexpected/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Steven Pynn Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:09:15 +0000 http://blog.schlechtycenter.org/?p=45#comment-79 I find that the very same principles apply to our teachers in promoting profound and deeper learning about instruction. To truly learn and advance we must challenge their present beliefs and present understandings about the fundamental nature of learning and therefore instruction. We have found that showing teachers video examples of different types of instruction coupled with provocative questions immediately results in rich discussion among teachers and administrators about learning and instruction. It can promote that dissonance and the unexpected that results in learning. We have found this approach far more effective than traditional PD, readings, supervision, etc. When this process continues over time the result is that beliefs, understandings and values begin to change and consequently instruction. I find that the very same principles apply to our teachers in promoting profound and deeper learning about instruction. To truly learn and advance we must challenge their present beliefs and present understandings about the fundamental nature of learning and therefore instruction. We have found that showing teachers video examples of different types of instruction coupled with provocative questions immediately results in rich discussion among teachers and administrators about learning and instruction. It can promote that dissonance and the unexpected that results in learning. We have found this approach far more effective than traditional PD, readings, supervision, etc. When this process continues over time the result is that beliefs, understandings and values begin to change and consequently instruction.

]]> http://blog.schlechtycenter.org/2010/09/22/filling-the-knowledge-gap-creative-uses-of-the-unexpected/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Dalia Benavides Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:53:05 +0000 http://blog.schlechtycenter.org/?p=45#comment-78 With access to technology we would like to think that the knowledge gap is closing only to find out there is so much more knowledge and information to process. Self processing of knowledge also helps the learning "stick." With access to technology we would like to think that the knowledge gap is closing only to find out there is so much more knowledge and information to process. Self processing of knowledge also helps the learning “stick.”

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