This little story was very interesting. The way that our own education
system in the US was compared to that of the cavemen learning how to
survive was very creative. I especially liked the way that the
character of New-Fist was described as a "doer and a thinker." Aren't
these also qualities that teachers who strive to make an impact should
hope to have?
In the beginning of the story it is New-Fist who figures out what it is that children need to learn in order to achieve good, safe living. As the story progresses, the changes in society negate New-Fist's thoughts and new and improved methods of survival need to be implemented. This is also true of our changing world and what
young people need to learn now in order to become productive citizens
as compared to long ago.
I especially liked the end of the story when the wise-old men stated "...that the essence of true education is timelessness." I think that this means that whether we are discussing the past, present or the future, what is timeless in education is
encouraging students to be the "thinkers and doers" who can adapt and have the motivation to be problem solvers at any point in time.
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I agree. I thought the story was very interesting. It does highlight some of the problems school leaders face when attempting to update school curriculum.
What would a "thinker and doer" in the 21st century look like?
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