The Global Search for Education: What’s Really Worth Learning?
Feb15

The Global Search for Education: What’s Really Worth Learning?

“I encourage people to tell an ‘opportunity story.’ How might this topic come up later in students’ lives?”  —  David Perkins Our world is getting increasingly complex; so how do we know what is worth teaching and learning? I watched David Perkins’ presentation on this timely topic at the IB Heads World Conference this year and I am delighted to welcome him today to The Global Search for...

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The Global Search for Education: From New Zealand
Jul27

The Global Search for Education: From New Zealand

“We want our young people to: know who they are, what they value and why, and where they fit in; to question knowledge claims, rather than take them at face value; and to look beyond immediate causes to consider the joined-up nature of things and events in the world.” — Rose Hipkins New Zealand has one of the most devolved school systems in the Western world. If, for example, a school in New Zealand is failing, the...

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