Minds of Our Own explores our own myths about how we teach and learn every day in life, leaving us with new insights into the human mind. Beginning with this startling fact, this program systematically explores many of the assumptions that we hold about learning to show that education is based on a series of myths. Through the example of an experienced teacher, the program takes a hard look at why teaching fails, even when he uses all of the traditional tricks of the trade. The program shows how new research, used by teachers committed to finding solutions to problems, is reshaping what goes on in our nation s schools. Just about everyone will agree that trees are made from sunlight, water, and soil the trees sucks up from their roots.
Trees are solar-powered machines that convert air into wood.
Starting with this question, program two explores why something taught in school can go unlearned and shows that we often teach without regard to what children actually need to know. Under Construction A series of portraits of teaching shows how six teachers from across the country are working to revamp their teaching and their schools, and are struggling against a variety of obstacles that might thwart their efforts. These teachers are working to undo the myths about learning inherent in their school systems, and are truly the heroes who will shape our children s future for life in the Information Age.