[LM_NET] BK: A New Kind of Mind

[Toni Buzzeo <tonibuzzeo@TONIBUZZEO.COM>]

Jacqui writes:

>Pink goes on to talk about 6 "high-touch" aptitudes, which he refers to
>as the "six senses" & includes some great activities that all of us can
>use to develop these right-brained abilities:
>Design, Story, Symphony, Empathy, Play, Meaning.
>
>Although the book is not specifically directed at educators, it makes a
>great case for preparing our kids to excel in this new world. Many of
>the activities can be used in a variety of subjects.

Doug posted about this book at the end of summer and I hopped right to it 
and bought a copy, then headed out on my fall speaking and haven't had a 
chance to read it yet.  Argh.

On the one hand, I'm glad that I have a mind that will fill the needs of 
the workplace and the world in the future.  On the other hand, I can't help 
but be snide in wondering how all of this TESTING we are doing (which is 
driving teachers to drill and kill and emphasize declarative knowledge over 
process and complex thinking) is going to prepare our KIDS for the future 
world Pink describes!

Honestly, sometimes I think that LMS's are the only hope!  I want to 
encourage all of us to continue to embed complex thinking and the 6 "high 
touch" aptitudes into our collaborative work with teachers!  Shine the light!

Happy feasting to all my U.S. colleagues.

Best,
Toni


Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com>
Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita
Maine Association of School Libraries Board Member
Buxton, ME 04093
http://www.tonibuzzeo.com
Toni Buzzeo and YOU (Libraries Unlimited 2005) JUST PUBLISHED! 

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