By: Daniel H. Pink
Summary:
The author of the article makes the argument that we have moved from the Information Age using the left-side of our brains to the Conceptual Age using the right-side of our brains. Ultimately the skills that are valued today are “artistry, empathy, seeing the big picture and pursuing the transcendent.”
What I liked about the article and why I found it interesting?
The following quote really made me think: “Any job that can be reduced to a set a rules is at risk.” The author made me realize that most schools in the U.S. function to teach students to conform to a set of rules on a daily basis. We teach students to follow a set of rules and procedures and look for an “expected” result when we should be teaching students to explore and come up to their own conclusions. We should be teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills. In addition, we should value innovation in students not conformity.
What questions do I have about the article?
1. I would like examples of “high-touch” activities and/or lessons I could introduce to my students.
2. The author makes the argument that we are going to bypass the Conceptual Age but he does not clearly indicate where we will be heading next, I would like to hear his thoughts on this.
3. We currently using standardized testing for students, what does the author suggest we replace it with to align with right-brain assessment vs. left-brain assessment?
What might I want to change about what the author said and why?
Personally I agree with the author and there is not much I would change about what he has presented. However, I still think we need to value teaching to both sides of the brain. All children learn differently and we need to make sure as educators, we are attempting to meet the needs of all learners not just the breadwinners of the future.
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