Much of the dysfunction in our current educational system can be attributed to institutional thinking. Thinking that perpetuates an established basis of purpose when the reason for that purpose is no longer needed or relevant is 'institutionalized' thinking. The reasoning becomes "Because that's how we do it," or, "That's how we've always done it," instead of, "Hmm, where are our societal needs taking us now?" or, "What needs of our future can we drive toward, now?"
We live in an age of great information and opportunity. Information is ubiquitous and mostly free. The challenge for everyone is in developing navigation skills, not being "formed and normed" into uniform thinking.
We do not need teachers to drive our thinking to be like theirs. We need guides who help us explore and discover abilities and interests that serve each student's path through life. Instead of forcing everyone to adopt "knowledge of the masses" we need to create independent perspectives tha. Instead of people feeding us the same institutionalized thinking they swallowed, we need guides who help us find our individualized purpose, unique talent, and lifelong passion.
We live in an age of great information and opportunity. Information is ubiquitous and mostly free. The challenge for everyone is in developing navigation skills, not being "formed and normed" into uniform thinking.
We do not need teachers to drive our thinking to be like theirs. We need guides who help us explore and discover abilities and interests that serve each student's path through life. Instead of forcing everyone to adopt "knowledge of the masses" we need to create independent perspectives tha. Instead of people feeding us the same institutionalized thinking they swallowed, we need guides who help us find our individualized purpose, unique talent, and lifelong passion.