21st Century Learning-- BUZZ WORDS
When reading and listening to all the resources lately I have noticed a lot of buzz words occurring over and over. In just three years of teaching I notice some of the same types of teaching strategies being called different things depending on what book or research is popular at the time. These buzz words define education. As time goes on, education evolves therefore causing differences in the teaching techniques of teachers.
There seems to be a disconnect in my schools and in other schools when it comes to the "new" teachers and the "old teachers" (not referring to age, but the amount of time spent in the school). Often I hear complaining either of "those old teachers" or "those new teachers". There is a very big difference in the buzz words used as well as in some cases pedagogy and that interests me between the two groups of teachers. The differences in education view point not only comes through with teachers but also in the general public.
A 21 year old non-educator defines education very differently than a 65 year old non-educator. How does the age or experience of a person help or hinder their ability to define education? Also, how will we ever become united on education pedagogy when perspectives of how education are as diverse as the citizens of this country? People use words all the time to describe education, but why? In the scheme of this world, what are the important skills that are relevant?
It would be interesting to start a study of people in different age groups, both in the general public and with educators to see what the common buzz words they use to describe their teaching or their learning experiences. I would imagine that there would be a difference in the buzz words. The study would even indicate if there wasn't a significant shift in pedagogy and if so when it occurred. Perhaps different areas of the world or even nation are using buzz words that more quickly progress education. If so, it could inform curriculum immensely.
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