Why Don’t Students Like School?
Daniel T. Willingham argues that “People are naturally curious, but they are not naturally good thinkers; unless the cognitive conditions are right, people will avoid thinking.”
Rigor Redefined
Tony Wagner explores the skills that students need to build successful careers and to be good citizens. He uses examples and non-examples to suggest how these skills can be developed in the classroom.
Preparing Creative and Critical Thinkers
Donald J. Treffinger asserts that students today must be empowered to become creative thinkers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. He discusses the relationship between creative and critical thinking, tools for generating ideas, and tools for focusing ideas.
Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders
Cindy Harrison and Joelle Killion outline ten (of many) roles that teachers take on to contribute to their schools’ success.
Fostering an Ethic of Excellence
Teacher Ron Berger discusses his desire for all students to be “craftsmen”–to be proud of their work, and to have work worthy of pride. He argues that craftsmanship is developed naturally within cultures of excellence, and so schools should work first on creating a culture of excellence.