Piaget. I'm liking this one. The wrap up video was very helpful. I like the idea that no one is going to want to learn and assimilate new things until they see that their current modus operandi is insufficient. As a teacher this means that I need to be mindful of where my students come from and I must always find ways to show the new lesson as meaningful to them in their current situation. As a learner I must be looking for ways that I can improve my current library of learning and I must actively be looking for how this new theory can help me. I must start with the assumption that the lesson presented is useful and isn't just a "shot in the dark." I guess my attitude really makes a difference.
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I think that is truly the essence of Piaget's theory is finding how what students know and challenging their current thought process. I think as teachers we naturally do this by asking questions about current knowledge and trying to alter perspectives with questions and new knowledge. Good blog post!
ReplyDeleteBeing aware of their development and where they are at in terms of operations is also a key. When you see the light go on, it's exciting. Our job is to help them transition from the concrete to the abstract successfully.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked Piaget...it does show that it is key to show students that they need to learn new material because it will help them understand the world better. I think it ties in well with motivation, which I hope you are finding as well.
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