As soon as I read the question 'Are we as leaders ready to prepare all learners for the 21st century?' I began to really reflect and let that question ponder in my mind because that question never really came into my mind. Instead, I always thought education is evolving due to studies etc..
However, as we do continue to educate our students in the 21st century we do really need to think now just about the present but the future also. The idea of innovative vs traditional.
I did watch the trailer for the movie 'Most Likely to Succeed' that Michael did mention and I thought to myself 'wow' imagine this could happen at our school. However with the professional learning we are undertaking and the ongoing collegial discussions and collaborations we are leading in the direction of a 'High tech High' environment. Whilst watching the trailer it spoke about an aspect of authenticity, curation, product development and collaboration which really resonated with me and I am sure many of us at St Patrick's.
Michael McDowell did mention that 'leaders and their actions have a massive impact on learning' which I agree with. If we are going to inform and assist our staff and students on strategies to use in the classroom for example, we too need to ensure we establish that in our own classroom.
There is a great focus on 'How students learn' and the link with one year's growth which will be a great topic for discussion today.
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