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Daniel Pink, Tony Wagner and Linda Darling-Hammond provide evidence that a paradigm shift is required to prepare our students for success in the 21st Century. During this era of innovation, we must alter the course of education. The arts can help students become team-oriented problem solvers who are able to think creatively. It is fundamentally necessary to offer students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds equity and access to the skills needed for future success in this ever-changing world.
Right Brain Thinkers will Rule the Future,” as stated by Daniel Pink in A Whole New Mind, substantiates the social and economic shift taking place in our world today. The Information Age, based on a linear and logical approach in developing global technological advantages that support an efficient approach to manufacturing and business operations. Hence, the MBA (Masters of Business Administration) was a goal for many of our students during this era. As we are embarking on the Conceptual Age, the MBA is quickly being replaced by the MFA (Masters of Fine Arts). The Conceptual Age will require a different type of student with a different type of mind. The creative and strategic thinker that has the ability to empathize will be in high demand.
“Innovation is not promoted in the current school system,” as stated by Tony Wagner in Creating Innovators, must change our course in education. It necessitates a shift in our current educational practices from a focus on learning content to a focus on developing skills. As Wagner looks for patterns in parenting, socialization and education which support the development of an innovative student, we must take note and implement change. He suggests focusing on the 21st century skills that enhances a student’s ability to analyze, solve problems, collaborate, persevere and take risks while allowing the opportunity for failure.
“Opportunity gap,” as Linda Darling Hammond highlights in her book, The Flat World and Education: How America’s Commitment to Equity will Determine our Future. She focuses on the need to develop policies that will support the development of high-quality and equitable schools. A successful system must be designed to support quality teachers with a strong professional environment while creating effective and equitable schools. She suggests that the traditional education system must be replaced with an innovative system responding to the 21st century needs of our students while closing the achievement gap.
The central theme identified through the research conducted by these authors is the need to develop an innovative educational system while closing the achievement gap, hence the inspiration that supports my work.
Right Brain Thinkers will Rule the Future,” as stated by Daniel Pink in A Whole New Mind, substantiates the social and economic shift taking place in our world today. The Information Age, based on a linear and logical approach in developing global technological advantages that support an efficient approach to manufacturing and business operations. Hence, the MBA (Masters of Business Administration) was a goal for many of our students during this era. As we are embarking on the Conceptual Age, the MBA is quickly being replaced by the MFA (Masters of Fine Arts). The Conceptual Age will require a different type of student with a different type of mind. The creative and strategic thinker that has the ability to empathize will be in high demand.
“Innovation is not promoted in the current school system,” as stated by Tony Wagner in Creating Innovators, must change our course in education. It necessitates a shift in our current educational practices from a focus on learning content to a focus on developing skills. As Wagner looks for patterns in parenting, socialization and education which support the development of an innovative student, we must take note and implement change. He suggests focusing on the 21st century skills that enhances a student’s ability to analyze, solve problems, collaborate, persevere and take risks while allowing the opportunity for failure.
“Opportunity gap,” as Linda Darling Hammond highlights in her book, The Flat World and Education: How America’s Commitment to Equity will Determine our Future. She focuses on the need to develop policies that will support the development of high-quality and equitable schools. A successful system must be designed to support quality teachers with a strong professional environment while creating effective and equitable schools. She suggests that the traditional education system must be replaced with an innovative system responding to the 21st century needs of our students while closing the achievement gap.
The central theme identified through the research conducted by these authors is the need to develop an innovative educational system while closing the achievement gap, hence the inspiration that supports my work.