I always try to spend some time each day to read through my blog list, and Langwitches highlighted a recent session by Brian Smith on Taking Play seriously:
So, would more play produce more creativity which would result in higher test scores? Hmmmm………
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By: Silvia Tolisano on February 4, 2010 at 10:31 am
That is exactly what I am pondering as well. How can we have the same assessments (standardized tests) to measure “learning” if we want to encourage creativity? Why would schools/teachers change the way they have taught for years, if they are seeing (good) results in their test scores? Why would curriculum change to prepare students for THEIR future if the assessment of the present will not measure nor value these skills?
By: Brian on February 6, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I know exactly what you mean! I recently read a great comic at http://www.arcamax.com/babyblues/s-689387-751388 (Baby Blues for 2/5/10). This says it all!