Chapter 7: Shape-Shifting Portfolio People * Chapter 8 A final Word the content fetish
1. What was the most interesting idea you encountered as you read the chapter?
I enjoyed reading the section titled "Millennials." Gee says " There is a generation of children today whohave lived their entire lives in the new capitalism. He says that television shows are helping the Millennials to socialize. I also enjoyed reading what he had to say about Sesame Street, Barney and Friends, & Blue's Clues.
2. What connections can you make between Gee's critique and Sir Ken Robinsons' critique of traditional schooling?
They both believe that schools are teaching for today and not for tomorrow. For example, students are not being taught for changes that will occur in the world. They also believe that we need to teach school in a way that has meaning to the students.
3. How did this book change or support your understanding of good teaching?
I have always believed that you need to teach with meaning and with real-life situations in mind. This book really confirmed that I was right. Students need to connect their leaning to something that is meaningful.
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