As I read the articles, I ponder on the word innovation and how it has changed the way students and teachers are in the school systems. The students are in a mindset of why are we doing things that will not prepare me for the real world. The teachers are having a hard time getting the students to be interested in the information that is being taught to them in the classroom. The teachers are less engaged, and they are feeling that way due to the fact that what they are covering with the students may not be what is best for them in their future. Innovation is the key to true leadership for all kids and teachers. Out with the old and in with the new, but not forgetting the old of course. We must not forget the old, I say this to say that the old is the reason why we all have so many ideas pertaining to several topics. The old is the starting point to allow us to have infinite thoughts to achieve success. Digital technology has allowed students to be able to understand subjects quicker and allow the students to be able to relate to real world situations from the technology. The technology has forced so many students to grow up fast and comprehend the subjects that are taught to them faster. Innovation is responsible for that and the innovation continues to grow everyday at a faster rate than ever. With the technology and how far it has come along in the last decade, it reminds me that people in the world have so much access to information. Once upon a time there were no resources on the level they are now. People did not have the opportunity they have now to seek knowledge. With technology being at the the level it is at today, there is no excuse on why others are not able to be creative and adapt. The only excuse is the lack of execution persistently.
Bloom's taxonomy has been a few years of ups and downs, I say that because of my first year teaching as an educator I had no idea of what I was getting myself involved with. The students' behavior would interfere with the teaching to allow them to be able to learn. I had to build relationships fast to learn all my students. Learning all my students allowed me to connect with them so I would be able to get insight back from them to teach lessons a different way the next go around. "Our goal in this report is to contribute to a clearer vision of a new model of education, and to provide insights into how that vision can rapidly become a reality across systems " (Fullan, Langworthy 2014). A clearer vision will give everyone the mindset to give their best effort when it comes to learning new material. Of course seek opposition, because through tough times the brain is challenged in essential ways that will allow one to grow. a clearer vision is always the mission, the clearer the goals are the more students and teachers will be able to catch on fast.
Adopters and innovation can be stuck or they can grow. Laggards are the ones that tend to get left behind due to them wanting to stay in the same environment and never seeking to grow. Growth challenges the laggards and they run away from the challenges, rather than face them. They are used to the same learning tactics and they are comfortable with the same information. Early adopters are eager to be challenged, because they know they must be challenged in order for them to grow. Early adopters are willing to go the extra mile and do what must be done, such as: consistency, grit, and failure are three words that allow early adopters to grow exponentially.
References
Fullan, M. (2014). A Rich Seam How New Pedagogies Find Deep Learning.
Hi Demontez! I appreciate the way you framed innovation as both a challenge and an opportunity in today’s classrooms. Your insight about needing a “clearer vision” resonated with me, especially the idea that clarity can drive both student and teacher engagement. One part that stood out to me was your discussion of laggards vs. early adopters. I hadn’t considered how comfort with traditional methods can become a barrier to growth. I like your emphasis on building relationships to tailor instruction. This is a strategy I’d like to "admire and acquire" more intentionally in my own practice. Thanks for pushing the conversation beyond theory into real classroom experiences!!
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I can relate to how students behavior could challenge your teaching, and possibly interfere with not only their ability, but other students ability to learn. I agree that being able to build relationships more quickly and consistently can help assist in managing challenging behavior. Being open to learning as an educator and seeking out new ideas is vital to reaching more students that you come in contact with over the years and blooms taxonomy greatly emphasizes this. The more and faster teachers can reach their students, the more can be accomplished.
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