Reflective+Journal+Week+4

The 3 steps for teaching the 21st Century Learner are 1. Create a creative learning space 2. Competition and cooperation 3. Introduce your learners to their global peers.

I need to create a more creative learning space. There are lots of barriers, due to space and money. Children can learn much better in an environment they feel comfortable in and with peers they know well and trust, along with the teacher. I really liked the quote that said the "talking teacher" was the biggest barrier to learning. We spend way too much time instructing instead of allowing them to process, think, collaborate and create.