By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Reconsidering Rigor in Schools
Mike Crowley, The Synapse, 2016/04/20
I've never been a fan of so-called 'rigor' in schools. This article makes the case against nicely as it reviews Thom Markham's description of "a demand for more personalized learning, brain-friendly environments, less recall and more thoughtful application of knowledge, optimal conditions for eliciting intelligent behaviors, constructivist tools, and respectful, caring relationships that honor the learner." More...