Learning That Endures

I’ve written a lot about how teaching needs to change dramatically to stay relevant.  But here are some things we’ll always need to teach:

1.  Reading: We must teach students how to read, how to comprehend, and how to discern fact from fiction in what they have read.

2.  Communicating: We must teach students to write and speak with clarity and power.  They must be able to do this for a variety of audiences and purposes, in a variety of genres and styles.

3.  Working With Others: Kindness, empathy, and compassion will never go out of style.

4.  Technology: Although the specifics change rapidly, teaching our students to utilize and embrace technology remains important.

5.  How To Learn: We must help students to develop the attitudes and behaviors that will enable them to be self-sustaining, lifelong learners.