Building a New "Paradigm"
The Upper Limit Hypothesis
(cont)

 

 

 

For the first time in education history we can realistically teach learners to know and understand and what is more we are in a position to recognise wisdom as a crucial element within education.


BUT there are implications . . . .

There are numerous ways in which the new paradigm differs from the old. These include the following transitions.

For a metaphor for this transition visit The Perfect [education] Storm

Meanwhile the work place and society were changing

The capacity to resource clever, open, rich, high order thinking questions means that curriculum design and assessment takes on a whole new direction.

Surface
(What?)
Deep
(How?)
Profound
(Why?)
Capability
Skill
Talent
Virtue
Motivation
Extrinsic
Intrinsic
Moral
Learning Methodology
Memorization
Reflection
Intuition
Learning Processes
Memorisation
Reflective
Intuitive
Problem Solving
Mechanistic
Analytical
Conceptual
Critical Literacy
Questioning
Investigative
Perceptive
Outcomes
Information
Understanding
Wisdom
Thinking Processes
Eclectic
Sequential
Relational
Evidence
Replication
Application
Creativity
World View
Self-centred
Empathetic
Compassionate
Motivation
Extrinsic
Intrinsic
Moral
Attitude to Learning
Compliant
Engaged
Discerning
Communication
Confident
Eloquent
Inspirational
Learning Relationships
Dependent
Independent
Synergetic
Social Relationships
Self Centred
Considerate
Selfless
Self Esteem
Confidence
Assurde
Humility
Life [has] . . . .
Direction
Meaning
Purpose
Concern for others
Pity
Sympathy
Compassion
Ethics
Attitudes
Values
Principles
World View
Self
Inclusive
Loving

Adapted from the original rubric by John West-Burnham

A 21st C curriculum requires shallow, deep and profound elements and provides educators the potential to provide a learning environment that covers:

  How our young learners learn (the means)
  The outcomes we will expect
  The evidence they will assemble
  How they view their world
  The motivation for their learning
  The attitudes they will display
  The relationships they develop

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