Progressive Education (5305)

After watching the video Progressive Education in the 1940s, it's clear that students are learning, but I wouldn't say they are understanding. Most of the methods are the same when it comes to instructional time, so I get why some educators might be pleased with this teaching method. I mean, anything that doesn't require you to put much thought in and sit back and relax, why not let this be the norm. However, this kind of instruction will never show a student's ability to create a concept or innovate.

In People who like this stuff…like this stuff, Dr. Harapnuik suggests a pathway to change.

1. Start with Why.

2. Identify and enlist critical influencers.

3. Install an effective execution strategy.

4. Enlist and empower self-differentiated leaders.

The main point here is to change our current education system. Classrooms today don't allow time for exploration or expansion of ideas or perspectives. I see a change happening because we are already face-to-face with virtual learning being on the rise because of the pandemic.