Who are we and what are our questions about changing schools

I am thinking of what people are talking about in terms of education for this upcoming century. I do agree that it is out of date and that it is not teachers fault, but we do all need to consider the divides.

To quote Suarez-Orozco and Quinn-Hilliard:

"Gardner suggests
that precollegiate education will need to encompass the following skills, abilities, and understandings:
(1) understanding the global system;
(2) the ability to think analytically and creatively within
disciplines;
(3) the ability to tackle problems and issues that do not respect disciplinary boundaries;
(4) knowledge of other cultures and traditions, which should both be an end in itself and a means to interacting civilly and productively with individuals from different cultural backgrounds—both within one’s own society and across the planet; (5) knowledge of and respect for one’s own cultural traditions;
(6) fostering of hybrid or blended identities; and
(7) fostering of tolerance and appreciation across racial, linguistic, national, and cultural boundaries."

This shows idealism on the part of Gardner, but I do take issue with who seems to be able to access this curriculum. I do agree that the topic of globalization is one that is being discussed worldwide on all levels, but I do think we sit in a position of privilege as university students who can read, go to conferences and so on about the subject.

I have many thoughts on how to change schools, and I am in a position to make little changes in my thinking every day by reflecting and acting on those ideas.