Apprenticeship online

Projects. Seymour provocatively argued for “projects over problems.” Of course, Seymour understood the importance of problem solving. But he believed that people learn to solve problems (and learn new concepts and strategies) most effectively while they are actively engaged in meaningful projects. Too often, schools start by teaching concepts to st

... See more

Un des modèles les plus fertiles me semble être celui de l’école mutuelle qui offre la possibilité de progresser non seulement aux élèves, mais aussi à ceux qui les forment. La recherche valide en effet ce que chacun pressent intuitivement : quand on transmet à d’autres, on consolide ce que l’on sait, voire on progresse, à partir des questions soul

... See more

Finally, László was entirely against coercing learning. Self-discipline, motivation, and commitment, he felt, must come from the girls themselves. He explained, “One thing is certain: one can never achieve serious pedagogical results, especially at a high level, through coercion.”16 He also felt that “one of the most important educational tasks is

... See more

I do it. First I learn to do the job. I have to understand the why as well as the how, and I try to perfect my craft. • I do it—and you watch. I demonstrate it while you observe, and during the process, I explain what I’m doing and why. • You do it—and I watch. As soon as possible, we exchange roles. I give you permission and authority to take over

... See more