I looked up information on this subject just so I could be
familiar with this discussion. I find it unique that as I first thought of what
theorem 3 meant had to do with the idea of critical thinking or thinking
outside the box. The idea that in our modern day and age you can find EFFECTIVE
and RELEVANT answers just by knowing what you are looking for and how to look
for it is something that I feel has been put to the forefront of our standards
and teaching areas.
I also find it amazing that all of our “Vocational”/CTE
areas of concentrated study, no matter what they may be, (Health, Business,
Video and broadcasting, culinary, etc.)all teach Standard 1. As you well know,
Standard 1 is employability skills. This entails not only soft skills but
specifically skills such as communication, teamwork, being on time, and
especially problem solving skills.
I know what I have seen
at various training workshops and breakout sessions is the ideal of helping our
students to either be prepared for post-secondary education or a career right
out of high school. Helping our students prepare while still in high school
puts them that far ahead of the game.
However, after
researching this theorem I realized that Prosser had an even DEEPER message he
was trying to convey. In the statement I think two things are evident… One is
thinking habits of our students is constantly evolving or improving. The second
thing I think I learned was that repetition in anything is the basis for
success. No good football player becomes a success by non-practice. The same is
true in all walks of life. And of course the final part of this second point is
about students having specific knowledge and facts about what they are doing in
a job or occupation is an important foundation of success as well.
Mr. H.
1 comment:
I agree with you that Prosser had a deeper message. Standard 1 is relevant across the board for all because they are foundation skills. To me, foundation skills are employability skills. We use employability skills in everyday life. Repetition is key in almost everything we do. Especially, things we want to become good at. We all evolve and improve, especially in the way we receive comprehend information. Specific knowledge for an occupation is key to success in that career field.
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