teaching and learning for the 21st century
Written by Shelley Thomas
Dialogue is essential for learning. No one acquires real knowledge without it. I asked my students to speak about their education, specifically their studies in literature. Is it true, as many technocrats and administrators would have us believe, that literature, the humanities even, are plummeting like bad stock in the 21st century education market? Is […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
What: Over the last few months my grade twelve students and I have been sharing various articles and essays that look at the study of literature and the role that English courses play in what is often referred to as “21st century curriculum” development. These articles are written by educators, English teachers, and administrators and […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
As parents, teachers and students prepared for a new academic year, The Star published an article, written by Michael Reist, titled “Literature is the new Latin”. Reist has 30 years of teaching under his belt and is the author of two books. Under the large image of a smart phone with apps magically appearing and […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
Albert Schweitzer once said, “I don’t know what your destiny may be, but one thing I know. The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Powerful claim. In the age of digital immigrants, natives, and net generations, where an i-market has created an i-army […]
