My focus for this posting is no the progress of teaching and learning, which is one of the four components of the Texas Long Range Plan.
After analyzing my school data I saw that this area was our biggest weakness. The role of teaching and learning in the 21st century schools has changed drastically in the last decade. A major factor in this change is the role technology has played on education.
As educators and schools we must shift our teaching strategies and ideas from a teacher-centered curriculum to a more student-centered curriculum. If our students continue to be passive learners, even with the use of technology, then they are not being prepared for becoming critical thinkers as they leave the school system. Change is slow in education, but this is one area that needs to be talked about more often.
The trend has been consistent with slow growth at both the local and state levels in Texas. Not all districts fit into this category, but most schools are lagging behind in providing adequate progress for integrating technology in the classroom. I think with continued staff development and growth in the area of technology leadership the teaching and learning category will see marked improvement.
Technology and its uses are still fairly new to education. I think a vast majority of educators desire to have student-centered technology based classrooms. The real question lies in how we get there and do it well. As more educators continue to lead in this area the rest of education will follow.
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