Publish at November 01 2023 Updated November 01 2023
In a context where the human ecological footprint and the collapse of physical activity among children are issues, walking or cycling to school would already be a good solution. However, many parents refuse to let their children use active means of transport for fear of the risks involved. The solution to these fears could be the velobus.
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Taste the multiple possibilities of the creation laboratories
If traditional education produces, according to some, lazy students who will have repetitive jobs in the future, wouldn't it be useful to add an innovative touch? That's why more and more schools are opening creative laboratories in their midst. Sewing, robotics, programming or audio-visual; everything is good for a "fablab". But it's important to remember that this requires a new approach to teaching.
Teaching with obsolete textbooks?
The beauty of knowledge and science is its evolution. Does this show up in teaching materials? Not always, unfortunately. The obsolescence of textbooks is leading some to call for an end to their use. Others are proposing that we take what is accurate from them and find other ways of sharing current knowledge.
Addressing sexual and gender diversity in the classroom
Taboos are slowly being broken about sexual and gender diversity. Society is slowly recognizing people who experience different attractions or who no longer see gender in the same way. Moreover, even science is pointing out the limits of binarity. Nevertheless, the subject still creates discomfort. How to talk to students about these minorities? It all comes down to education first and instilling the notion of respect.
To arrive in front of a class and feel powerless in the face of students with a bleak future all mapped out for them, is a frustration that many teachers can feel. But is the future really that mapped out? Since time immemorial, in ancient Greece among others, the question of determinism and free will has been debated. But is choice really that binary?
Igniting the creative spark in students
Creativity is sought after in a world of passive consumers. Many school systems seek to ignite the spark of inspiration in students to become proactive citizens. Digital tools allow for much experimentation, of course. However, sometimes letting learners get bored can generate an unsuspected creative fiber.
