Parents and administrators-
I recently came across a few interesting videos on TED Talks on Education. John Legend, "True Colors" and Angela Lee Duckworth: "The key to success? Grit" These particular videos share a lot in common even though the ways in which the message was delivered is much different. Both videos share the idea that all students are capable of success, it just takes a special teacher who can see past race, IQ scores, "disabilities", socioeconomic status, or anything else that may distance students from other students.
In the John Legend video, he performs the song, "True Colors," giving the lyrics a special meaning for kids and teachers. For example, one line states, "So don't be afraid, to let them show, your true colors, are beautiful, like a rainbow." I think this was an interesting video because it addresses issues in the education system in a unique and pleasant way. Personally, this really touched me because as an educator, I always am thankful for my past teachers. I never would be the person I am today if it weren't for the teachers I had in grade school. They saw my true colors, even when I was bullied or felt alone. To me, being a teacher is more than just educating children, being a teacher is changing lives in a positive way and making a difference. This is why education is what everyone should be talking about. Children need teachers because teachers see kids' true colors and give equal opportunities to all students. http://www.ted.com/talks/john_legend_true_colors.html
In the Angela Lee Duckworth video, she talks about studies that she has observed and conducted that deal with intangible concepts such as self-control and grit to determine how they might predict both academic and professional success. However, she also talks about psychology and the ways in which motivation can contribute to children's educational success. She makes a valid point when she says, "The ability to learn is not fixed, it can change with your effort." This is important for an educator to know your children as best you can, know your student's "true colors", so you can scaffold our children to be the best they can possibly be.
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit.html
TED Talks is a fantastic way to get inspiration and scholarly opinions on the ever-evolving education system in the United States. Although I do not use TED talks in my lessons due to the early education age range, TED talks, helps me in creating lesson plans for my classroom. For example, I have attached a link to one of my favorite lessons I have found through TED talks that deals with the invention of writing. This is especially useful in my language arts lessons because it really helps put into perspective why writing is important to the students.
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-invented-writing-matthew-winkler
I recently came across a few interesting videos on TED Talks on Education. John Legend, "True Colors" and Angela Lee Duckworth: "The key to success? Grit" These particular videos share a lot in common even though the ways in which the message was delivered is much different. Both videos share the idea that all students are capable of success, it just takes a special teacher who can see past race, IQ scores, "disabilities", socioeconomic status, or anything else that may distance students from other students.
In the John Legend video, he performs the song, "True Colors," giving the lyrics a special meaning for kids and teachers. For example, one line states, "So don't be afraid, to let them show, your true colors, are beautiful, like a rainbow." I think this was an interesting video because it addresses issues in the education system in a unique and pleasant way. Personally, this really touched me because as an educator, I always am thankful for my past teachers. I never would be the person I am today if it weren't for the teachers I had in grade school. They saw my true colors, even when I was bullied or felt alone. To me, being a teacher is more than just educating children, being a teacher is changing lives in a positive way and making a difference. This is why education is what everyone should be talking about. Children need teachers because teachers see kids' true colors and give equal opportunities to all students. http://www.ted.com/talks/john_legend_true_colors.html
In the Angela Lee Duckworth video, she talks about studies that she has observed and conducted that deal with intangible concepts such as self-control and grit to determine how they might predict both academic and professional success. However, she also talks about psychology and the ways in which motivation can contribute to children's educational success. She makes a valid point when she says, "The ability to learn is not fixed, it can change with your effort." This is important for an educator to know your children as best you can, know your student's "true colors", so you can scaffold our children to be the best they can possibly be.
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit.html
TED Talks is a fantastic way to get inspiration and scholarly opinions on the ever-evolving education system in the United States. Although I do not use TED talks in my lessons due to the early education age range, TED talks, helps me in creating lesson plans for my classroom. For example, I have attached a link to one of my favorite lessons I have found through TED talks that deals with the invention of writing. This is especially useful in my language arts lessons because it really helps put into perspective why writing is important to the students.
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-invented-writing-matthew-winkler