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The Unschooled Mind

The Unschooled Mind. How Children Think and How Schools Should Teach By Howard Gardner Power Point by Alexis Nelson. Gardner’s Assumptions. “Even when school appears successful [it] typically fails to achieve its most important missions.”

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The Unschooled Mind

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  1. The Unschooled Mind How Children Think and How Schools Should Teach By Howard Gardner Power Point by Alexis Nelson

  2. Gardner’s Assumptions • “Even when school appears successful [it] typically fails to achieve its most important missions.” • Gaps in education could be abated by structures similar to “medieval apprenticeship” or “children’s museum” • Goal of teachers is to produce student who is, “Disciplinary expert, who can extend skills and understanding in new ways.”

  3. What A [High School Social Studies] Classroom Might Look Like According to Gardner Whiteboard for lectures and presentations *Circular orientation of tables enables seminar style class where eye contact and direct are encouraged *Circular shape also encourages “democratic” ideal in classroom where teacher and students all on “same level” Multimedia Screen to integrate web/film resources Corkboard (or similar material) for ease in hanging student material Windows to allow for natural light in classroom, which studies have shown improves mood and boosts productivity *Tables seat 2-3 people each and are large enough for each individual to have his own personal space while simultaneously being a member of the circle

  4. “Teacher, educate thyself!”

  5. Three Core Questions: • Regarding your ideas of apprenticeship, what are your thoughts on using computers, with their remote-access anything, in the classroom? • Considering the “trickle down” theory from economics, how can we hope our government, typically quick to act without first acquiring “genuine understanding” on issues, would be able to pass down educational reforms that will help to create “disciplinary experts”? • What would your ideal high school Social Studies or English classroom look like?

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