tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post2461607111087343309..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: Standardization Is The Enemy Of CreativityTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-7920509060946978272012-12-19T12:24:28.123-08:002012-12-19T12:24:28.123-08:00The brilliant upper grade teachers I have worked w...The brilliant upper grade teachers I have worked with found a way to creatively teach to standards. While that seems strange, they were thinking this way:<br /><br />- standardized outcomes do not come from standardized instruction.<br />- artistry can be found in any subject. I just finished reading this article by Grant Wiggins - an article that illustrates the idea far better than I could state it: http://grantwiggins.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/math-as-artistry-an-interview-with-steve-strogatz-mathematician/<br /><br />How can all subjects take on an artistic flair?Janet Abercrombiehttp://expateducator.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-34736752467159760072012-12-07T17:22:48.869-08:002012-12-07T17:22:48.869-08:00Interesting post. Another take on creativity that...Interesting post. Another take on creativity that I happened to hear today: http://youtu.be/P0E-9uJgDZUCapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-73021835119262818232012-12-07T07:58:30.687-08:002012-12-07T07:58:30.687-08:00I really enjoy your blog and all the hard work you...I really enjoy your blog and all the hard work you put into it. This post however, is an absolute favourite. I feel the same way about art and am fighting to create a space in my community that nurtures this exact thinking. I wanted to stand up an applaud your words and passion. Thank you. You are definitely an inspiration.<br /><br />Ashley~Ashley Skjavelandhttp://www.ashleyskjaveland.comnoreply@blogger.com