Our son Walker turned 18 months old last week, and it struck me hard that he has not interacted with another child for the better part of a year—make...
This COVID-19 crisis may provide a chance to overhaul previous systems with well-documented flaws. Teaching towards passing a standardized test? Not effective. Fostering curiosity and teaching a kid HOW to learn seems much more productive. Nice job, Finland! Good luck to you and little Walker!
Thanks, Kit. Just curious: as you think back on your own education -- especially elementary school -- what were your best experiences learning-wise? What were the worst?
This COVID-19 crisis may provide a chance to overhaul previous systems with well-documented flaws. Teaching towards passing a standardized test? Not effective. Fostering curiosity and teaching a kid HOW to learn seems much more productive. Nice job, Finland! Good luck to you and little Walker!
Thanks, Kit. Just curious: as you think back on your own education -- especially elementary school -- what were your best experiences learning-wise? What were the worst?