Some answers on why we teach what we teach collected from more than 40 years in education. A table showing what students should be ten years after graduation and the type of products they will be producing in their adult roles. Requirements of activities that will mirror adult roles. Includes a table showing the four major roles and products produced by people in each of these major roles.
This topic of being a teacher for the 21st century learner is the current focus of my school district. The 'Literacy: The Goal of Education' table is perfect for presenting to Administrators and at science department meetings. It is concise and thorough as to the issues we need to address. I particularly liked the next table, 'Class Assignments Classified by Product Type", that provides a format for teachers to work with in regards to planning their own teaching practices. This is very relevant to today's issues and practical.