Changemaker Education, A New Niche...
If a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it; does it make a sound? If a student learns but does not sit their exams; did the learning still happen? Usually we miss that which we hold most dear but can we honestly say we are hankering after the exam sessions that have been cancelled this Summer? It’s understandable that students feel anxious as they have had this means of validation denied to them. So let's take this opportunity to think where else they may get this validation from. Learning has happened. Our young people are well prepared for their next steps and they have a trail of excellent work and deeds that showcase their passion and progress; their growth, development and maturing. So, as we adjust to changes thrust upon us, we can ask whether we will be like the caged bird, fearful of what freedom might bring; or whether we can be brave enough to shape a new era of education reform that allows our curriculum to meet the needs of students and t...