Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World Hardcover - 2014
by David Perkins
From the rear cover
"Why do we need to know this?"
This standard student question can be annoying, but it is a version of one of the most important questions in education: What's worth learning in school?
"When that ballistic missile comes from the back of the room, it's a good reminder that the question doesn't just belong to state school boards, authors of textbooks, writers of curriculum standards, and other elite. It's on the minds of our students. This entire book is about how we answer that question."
--FROM THE INTRODUCTION
In Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World David Perkins, founding member of Harvard's Project Zero, offers a toolkit for thinking through "what's worth learning?" There is no one answer, but with the information and insights Perkins shares, teachers, administrators, curriculum developers, politicians, parents, and even students can take a big step toward a curriculum that truly prepares learners for life in a complex, changing, and challenging world.
Throughout this vital resource, Perkins explores the key concepts, curriculum criteria, and techniques for prioritizing content so teachers can guide students toward the big understandings that matter. By reimagining the curriculum, teachers can go beyond the basic skills and cultivate critical and creative thinking, as well as the collaborative, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills that speak strongly to living and thriving in any era. With a new focus, educators can encourage learners to not simply master content academically, but also to notice where content connects to life situations, yields insights, and prompts productive action.
As Perkins explains, what is conventionally taught in our schools today may not develop the kinds of citizens, workers, family, and community members we want and need. The basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic, even if strongly developed, aren't enough. Future Wise shows that only by reimagining what we teach our children can we lead students down the road to learning that is truly lifeworthy.
From the jacket flap
"Why do we need to know this?"
This standard student question can be annoying, but it is a version of one of the most important questions in education: What's worth learning in school?
"When that ballistic missile comes from the back of the room, it's a good reminder that the question doesn't just belong to state school boards, authors of textbooks, writers of curriculum standards, and other elite. It's on the minds of our students. This entire book is about how we answer that question."
--FROM THE INTRODUCTION
In Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World David Perkins, founding member of Harvard's Project Zero, offers a toolkit for thinking through "what's worth learning?" There is no one answer, but with the information and insights Perkins shares, teachers, administrators, curriculum developers, politicians, parents, and even students can take a big step toward a curriculum that truly prepares learners for life in a complex, changing, and challenging world.
Throughout this vital resource, Perkins explores the key concepts, curriculum criteria, and techniques for prioritizing content so teachers can guide students toward the big understandings that matter. By reimagining the curriculum, teachers can go beyond the basic skills and cultivate critical and creative thinking, as well as the collaborative, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills that speak strongly to living and thriving in any era. With a new focus, educators can encourage learners to not simply master content academically, but also to notice where content connects to life situations, yields insights, and prompts productive action.
As Perkins explains, what is conventionally taught in our schools today may not develop the kinds of citizens, workers, family, and community members we want and need. The basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic, even if strongly developed, aren't enough. Future Wise shows that only by reimagining what we teach our children can we lead students down the road to learning that is truly lifeworthy.
Details
- Title Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
- Author David Perkins
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Hardback
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Jossey-Bass
- Date 2014-08-04
- ISBN 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Weight 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 in (23.62 x 16.26 x 2.54 cm)
-
Themes
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Education
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014007796
- Dewey Decimal Code 370.1
More Copies for Sale
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- Used
- Condition
- UsedVeryGood The cover shows normal wear and tear.
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
South San Francisco, California, United States
- Item Price
-
$4.37$4.99 shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Item Price
-
$4.46$3.00 shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.37FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise : Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by David Perkins
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.37FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.37FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise : Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
$11.61FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 40
- Seller
-
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
- Item Price
-
$18.51$3.99 shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise
by David (Harvard University) Perkins
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
$26.43$10.12 shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by Perkins, David
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
$22.43FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World
by David Perkins
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781118844083 / 1118844084
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
- Item Price
-
$29.95$4.50 shipping to USA