Global Education
Teaching at the Right Level is a ‘smart buy’ for learning, but we need to rethink how we support teachers
As the divide between resourced and under-resourced schools grows—greatly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—what’s working and what’s not in education has been debated many times over in popular media and academic publications around the world. Many communities are forced to use a “horse and buggy” model of education, operating according to a “factory model” that emerged in the early 20th century to mold students for the industrial economy.
How can a change in educational mindset—not curricula—help students both thrive in standardized tests and develop a breadth of 21st century skills?
On November 9, the Center for Universal Education hosted an online event to discuss the release of the book “Making Schools Work: Bringing the Science of Learning to Joyful Classroom Practice,” which was written by teachers, school administrators, and scientists to create a model that will work in classroom. Grounded in insights on how human brains learn, the book examines how to co-construct and reimagine an optimal educational system for all children that is culturally responsive, inclusive, effective, and fun. A panel discussion including book co-author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and leading colleagues offered rich insights through a scientific lens about how to make schools work, and cultivate joyful teaching and deeper student learning.
Viewers submitted questions via email to [email protected] or via Twitter at #MakingSchoolsWork.
Agenda
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November 9
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Welcome
Rebecca Winthrop Director - Center for Universal Education, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development @drrebeccawinthrop -
Framing remarks
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Moderated discussion
Moderator
Angela Duckworth Co-founder, Chief Scientist, and Board Member - Character Lab, Professor of Psychology - University of Pennsylvania @angeladuckwPanelist
Carol Lautenbach Former Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Design - Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, Fellow - Steelcase Social Innovation Lab and Grand Rapids (MI) Community Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship @CLautenbach
Robert Pianta Dean - School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia, Batten Bicentennial Professor of Early Childhood Education - School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia @bobpianta
Eduardo Escallon Largacha Founder - Spanish Center, Dean of School of Education - Universidad de los Andes
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