As we transition to a knowledge economy driven by the "creative class"--described by Richard Florida as people who "engage in complex problem-solving...independent judgement...high levels of education...value creativity, individuality, differences and merit"-- what must our community AND our schools do differently to develop, support and retain these workers "whose economic function is to create new ideas, new technology, and/or new creative content?"
(pgs 28-41; trend overview pg 42)
Did anyone take the knowledge economy quiz on page 30? How did your workplace compare?
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While I have pushed and prodded for many years to advance the use of creativity, creative problem solving, and critical thinking in our classrooms, I have not thought of these necessary skills in light of the Live First values and ethics. It seems that now I must practice what I preach and take a hard look at this angle.
ReplyDeleteI took the knowledge economy quiz and my most recent workplace scored a 12....pretty good, but could be better.
I took the quiz, too, and scored 13. I think we're on the right track, but I agree with Lisa that we can do better.
ReplyDeleteWe have to create a place where ideas can exchange freely without fear of being ridiculed, ignored, or misunderstood. I think that means a lot of trust-building within communities and schools. Teachers have great ideas, but many are afraid to try them because they are afraid of poor evaluations, unsupportive parents, and /or being the black sheep of the school. A similar thing happens with the larger community. Elected leaders have ideas that don't see the light of day because if it's not recieved well then they risk not being re-elected. Instead there has to be an acceptance of good ideas and bad ones. Many people have not learned how to oust an idea without ousting the person along with it. I think DPS & WCS are both moving in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteIf we look at the prime directive, preparing our students for the workplace, THEIR future, we as teachers and administrators, even local officials- we MUST begin searching and implementing new ideas and new technologies. If we fail to do so, we will be preparing them for a future that no longers exists. Creativity is a dying virtue, in most cases, as some of the challenges to my students have revealed.
ReplyDeleteSome new technologies afloat will be able to enhance critical thinking and require creativity from students. THIS is the direction we must go and leave the paradigms of the past IN the past.
How is this directive accomplished? That is probably the question of the ages. Perhaps recognizing and exemplifying teachers and leaders who are ready and willing, are even in the process of taking education to the next level would be a start. Leaders lead by example.