I have always enjoyed reading and listening to Daniel Pink. I find it very interesting that offering rewards blocks creativity. I wonder how grades play into this idea of "carrots and sticks", by giving students grades, are we blocking their ability to be creative because their focus is on the grade rather than the process. We need to be creating opportunities for students to develop intrinsic motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose. There were several things that stuck out to me that appeared in at least two of the videos and/or articles. The first is the importance of being free to make mistakes. It is so important that our students feel free to try something different and to realize that making mistakes is the best way to learn. The second thing that stood out was the idea of collaboration. It was pointed out that the best way to become creative is to be around creative people and also that the biggest determination of success was the ability to form and work well in study groups. I think it is important not only to have students work in groups but to scaffold the skills it takes to work with others.
These ideas align very well with project-based learning and the idea of 21st century skills. We need to consider the fact that the world is rapidly changing and we need to prepare students to fit into what the world will be like years from now. Mobley's six insights are as follows:
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Kendra ParsonsAs a high school math teacher, I am passionate about bringing a joy of learning and of math to my students. Archives
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