tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post5336449095386993902..comments2023-08-01T07:46:34.281-07:00Comments on Educating in the 21st Century: Are the students not suited for the learning environment or is the learning environment not suited for the students? How are you personalizing learning?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329754143774919281noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-45114750407221548562010-11-14T15:07:50.574-08:002010-11-14T15:07:50.574-08:00Hi, Grant Frend from Garibaldi Secondary in Maple ...Hi, Grant Frend from Garibaldi Secondary in Maple Ridge here. I think partnership programs and academies are fantastic ways to personalize learning and engage students. At GSS we have an Arts Academy, BCIT Electrician and BCIT Auto Program. All 3 engage students and help keep them motivated to complete academic requirements for graduation. Can I contact someone at DSS about the First Responders Program?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894629471924759320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-79704218354699598602010-11-14T14:19:36.428-08:002010-11-14T14:19:36.428-08:00Another great post, Aaron!
The world has changed ...Another great post, Aaron!<br /><br />The world has changed considerably since the time many of us entered the teaching profession. While students still have some of the same basic needs (relationships with caring adults, safety, challenge), the scenario you describe illustrates how the world where today’s students live is vastly different than the one we started teaching in. <br /><br />The call for a more personalized learning is gaining traction. Daniel Pink’s RSA animate – Drive: the surprising truth about what motivates us (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc&feature=channel) points to autonomy (self-direction), mastery (the urge to get better at stuff), and purpose (relevance) leading to better performance and increased engagement in the workplace. Can the same principles be applied to secondary schooling to achieve similar gains in performance and engagement? <br /><br />I believe that one “pocket of innovation” is the First Responders Program at Delta Secondary. Upon completion of a rigorous certification program, First Responders use their learning to provide a valuable service to the school community. These students are among the most focused and purposely engaged in the school as they respond to any number health related situations and crisis that can occur over the course of the day. Armed with a cell phone (or pager), first responders are given the “green light” to leave classes, should and when the need arise. They collaborate to build a schedule and meet regularly with their teacher to debrief incidents and for supplemental training. In this program, learning occurs outside the traditional constructs (space and time) of the classroom, and achievement is measured against performance standards - demonstrating what can be accomplished when students are motivated beyond “carrots and sticks.”<br /><br />I think it’s a tremendously motivating time to be an educator and I look forward to a growing urgency for changes to traditional models that are not adequately meeting the needs of our current learners. And like you, I’m encouraged by the many examples of excellence in the educational community. Let’s keep the conversation going!terryaingehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066545850995829008noreply@blogger.com