Educational Instruction delivery systems...
The Sheep and the Eagle...
Neither is better than the other, it is just a different role for the Instructor and the Student.
The paradigm shift is for both the Teacher and the student depending on past learning styles and delivery method.
Below are some thoughts and analogies to ponder...
Thus Differentiated Instruction...
RKT
The Sheep and Shepherd.
I beg of the thought in education where the
Shepherd = the Teacher the Instructor.
The student must follow the direction of the teacher in all subjects ,
"please turn to Chapter 2 page 35, do not go ahead only stay on the page I tell you"
This then could be frustrating for ...
The student who still does not understand chapter 1.
The student who is bored and frustrated because he is ready for chapter 4.
The student behind is brought along with the herd, if you will...
The student is co-dependent upon the teacher (The shepherd) for progress.
The Eaglet and Eagle
The Eagle (Parent / Instructor / Teacher / Facilitator)
Nurtures the Eaglet and forces the Eaglet out of the Nest and only catches the Eaglet if indeed he is falling.
I beg the thought then...
of a teacher taking the role of facilitator and support to the student, while creating a pathway of an Individualized Learning Plan that is specific to the student.
Empowering the student to take full responsibility for their education and progress.
(Just like College & Life)
http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/Central_Zone/Montezuma/EagleFacts.pdf
Mindsets and the Seat Time Waiver / Online Learning
This link will bring you to the PDF of the presentation given at the National Alternative Education Association annual conference held in Atlanta Georgia, March 2014
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B93J0pmTfS18VjBOWDZNN085T3M/edit
