I recently read Seven skills students desperately need. Today’s students could fail at life, says Harvard’s Tony Wagner, because their schools are too busy teaching to the test, by Meris Stansbury at eSchoolNews. This was an inspiring article, that I will ponder over the summer. I plan on using the 7 skills as a basis to think about as I develop engaging lessons.
I know that in today’s classroom, preparing for the state’s tests takes much effort and instruction time. We find ourselves trying to hit every possible topic that …