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Beware of Cognitive Theft
Gary Davis at the Republic of Mathematics blog writes,
Over the years, as a teacher educator in the UK and the United States, I have helped student teachers, as well as practicing teachers, to focus less on their own explanations and focus more on what their students understand. Less talk and more listening.
He uses the term “cognitive theft” to refer to the idea that students learn more by listening to the teacher instead of trying to explain or think through the problem themselves. It’s something I’ve not heard before.
I think we are all guilty of cognitive theft at one time or another. What are some ways that we can fight against it?
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Obama: Future depends on science, math education
Encourage your gifted student to explore math and science learning, even if that’s not their strongest area. The United States is falling behind other countries in STEM learning. Unfortunately, it probably take a grass-roots effort by parents to increase schools’ emphasis on math and science. President Obama is saying all the right things, but we need to make sure his actions reinforce his words:
“It’s hard to describe just how impressive these young people are,” Obama, who is emphasizing math and science education, said afterward at a reception. Their work “is a testament to the potential that awaits when we inspire young people to take part in the scientific enterprise.”
Obama, who shows a personal fascination with science, said these victories often go unnoticed.
via The Associated Press: Obama: Future depends on science, math education.
If we don’t care about math and science, our children’s teachers won’t care either.