Module 7-Activity 3c- critical thinking

Critical thinking skills are very important if we want to develop effective citizens.  The strategies discussed in this activity should be incorporated into regular instuction.  I find however in my situation that the teachers themselves lack these skills and I am very concerned because they cannot therefore develop them in the students.  Also some teachers are still stuck in the 'children should be seen and not heard' mode so do not get the opportunity to experience the absolute joy of seeing students take charge of their learning experience.

ccti - module 7- activity 3a - concept mapping

I LOVE THIS.  Mindmeister is so easy and concept mapping is such a great way to organize information.  Finally a format my mind can relate to.

ccti-module 7-21st century

Most of the principles identified seem like principles which should already be enacted, particularly in 'Child Friendly Schools' .   Looking at our schools I see that the students are ready but the timidity of our teachers is keeping them back.   I took two students out yesterday and we passed through the museum and the yard of the Anglican cathedral (full of tombs from the 18th century).  They learned so much and only refered to me when they couldn't understand the writing ,the family crests, etc.  Students don't need to be in a classroom to learn.  On the way to town one asked me where I had learned so much from?  On the way back, I pointed out to them that if they researched some of the things they had seen online they would also acquire a lot of knowledge.   Teachers need to link real life to in class work.