memorization with higher-order thinking and adding discovery to rote learning are more and more becoming recognized as critical for our students. Universities, colleges, businesses, and all other employers will welcome the appearance at their doors of candidates who can do a lot more then take tests really, really well.

References

Darling Hammond, Linda. (1998). Experience and education: Implications for teaching and schooling today. John Dewey: Experience and education: The 60th anniversary edition. Grant E. Mabie, ed. Indianapolis: Kappa Delta Pi.

Fisher, Douglas and Nancy Frey. (2008). Releasing responsibility. Educational leadership. 66(3), 33-37.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (2008). Transition brief: Policy recommendations on preparing Americans for the global skills race. Retrieved from

www.21stcenturyskills.org/.../p21_presidential_transition_paper_nov_2008.pdf

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