Piaget discussion

This week I realized that the philosphy of education lies in how the educator presents the material to the learner. In the past, most classrooms were taught in a lecture setting. Students were passively learning  material through rote memorization, repetitions, and drills. Today, the educator actively engages the students through various strategies and technological advancements. The challenges lie in making a well balanced approach to learning and still convey to the learner the necessary skills to be an effective 21st century learner. As a teacher, I have used a variety of styles and strategies in my teaching throughout the years. One thing I have tried to stress to my students is the importance of learning for tomorrow.  Students need to develop lifelong learning strategies to achieve success.