Hello from David at Thinking Foundation (England)
I am in merry ol' England this week working with educators from around the country, and having a great time! Each day I am in a different part of the country where Thinking Maps are spreading-- now in over 100 schools. On one of my past trips I had some eye opening experiences. The teachers here are very well versed in standards, but over the past years they are shifting toward a focus on developing thinking abilities. Thinking Foundation has been collaborating with the Thinking Schools initiative based at Exeter University. Check out their criteria for a "thinking school"... maybe this will help us all reflect on the work we do.
View the video clips from my last trip here...
I especially like the young high school guy who, when he found out I was the developer of the maps exclaimed "BRILLIANT!" funny... like out of a Guinness commercial I love!
More upon return!
And I hope you consider submitting a grant for the 2008-09 RFP on assessment!
jolly good!
David