135. What Should Students Learn?

Show Summary:“Here is an essential principle of education: to teach details is to bring confusion; to establish the relationship between things is to bring knowledge.”Maria MontessoriIn this episode, Natasha and Claire delve into the subject of whether students should focus on acquiring specific knowledge or developing strong critical thinking skills built on discovering relationships. They explore the importance of equipping students with the ability to think independently and critically, weighing the balance between content knowledge and cognitive abilities. Additionally, they touch on the significance of public speaking skills, guidance on where to obtain effective scope and sequence resources, and other key aspects of fostering well-rounded and thoughtful learners in today's education landscape.We would love to get to know you in person and that opportunity is coming soon! Come hang out with us in Houston, TX on Saturday February 10th, 2024 for a Friends of Vivify lunch. Let us know if you plan to join us by submitting your information here and we will send you all the details. Hope to see you there!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 101. How ChatGPT Will Transform Education111. How AI will Transform Education ft. André ThomasVivify STEM Blog Posts The ABCs of Kindergarten STEM The Importance of FailureVivify STEM LessonsCatapultsAlphabet STEM BundleOther STEM ResourcesBecome a member of The STEM Space!Vivify STEM Curriculum MapThe Dale Carnegie Public Speaking CourseTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK