TED Talks Daily How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko
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Jul 21, 2022 Trish Millines Dziko advocates for project-based learning as a thrilling alternative to traditional education methods. She showcases how engaging projects in schools can cultivate critical thinking and collaboration among students. By integrating cultural heritage into education, sixth graders create a sense of community through food. The discussion emphasizes a need for educational reform that prioritizes real-world skills and teacher development, moving away from outdated standardized testing towards nurturing every student's innate genius.
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Alpha Centauri Project
- Fifth graders at Bowes Elementary planned a multi-generational spacecraft journey to Alpha Centauri.
- This project-based learning explored sustaining life, governance, ethical considerations, and community roles.
Schooling vs. Educating
- Traditional schooling often prioritizes standardized tests over student engagement and critical thinking.
- This approach limits student voice, exploration, and risk-taking, hindering their development as autonomous learners.
Project-Based Learning
- Schools should prioritize project-based learning to cultivate critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders.
- Incorporate interdisciplinary projects, community involvement, and diverse learning assessments.