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Mireille Jansma

Daniel Willingham: Brain Based Education, Fad or Breakthrough? - 21 views

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    I really liked this discussion. Every educator being exposed to the latest "scientifically based learning strategy" should watch this first.
Jeff Johnson

Common Core Event: What is the Proper Role of Skills in the Curriculum - 0 views

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    On February 24, Common Core held a panel discussion to critique the idea of 21st century skills. Discussants included: Diane Ravitch, E.D. Hirsch Jr., Daniel Willingham, and Ken Kay. Remarks from panelists can found be here. We knew that this topic is a contentious one that would peak lots of interest.  It did: with more than 100 people in attendance, there was not an empty spot in the room (many attendees event found a semi-comfortable spot on the floor). Ravitch, Hirsch, and Willingham challenged Kay on the idea that learning skills is more important than understanding the content to which one applies skills.
simon b

YouTube - Learning Styles Don't Exist - 0 views

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    Professor Daniel Willingham describes research showing that learning styles are a myth
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    That was a really interesting video. Good information to have.
David Hilton

AFT - Publications - American Educator - Spring 2006 - How Knowledge Helps - 0 views

  • The more you know, the easier it will be for you to learn new things.
    • David Hilton
       
      Recent neurological and psychological research (using scientific methodolgy as a basis, not theories e.g. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, Bloom's Taxonomy, etc) is indicating that the constructivist models of learning, where 'process' is valued far more than 'content', are incorrect. Knowledge and thinking are interdependent and to think well, students must have knowledge.
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