Break the Myth, Interpret the Revolution of Learning

Author: Xiao Chuanchuan Wang Wenbao
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Publish Date: 2006-03-18
Features: Editor's Recommendation: Nine Myths of "The Revolution of Learning":
Creating myths; Fantasizing about "revolution"; Crafting a illusory and fragmented future vision; Discarding precious learning traditions; Filled with hype about speed and efficiency; Ignoring learners' differences and diversity; Fabricating universal learning methods; Promoting "modern witchcraft"; Setting beautiful traps. Our ( means "" in Chinese, which should be translated as "" in English): Throw off illusions; Reject "revolution"; Cherish traditions; Focus on holistic human growth; Enter the inner world of children; Re-understand learning; Cure foreignization mindset; Respect autonomous choices; Treat learning with classical emotions; Learn to wait. Break the myths, reject deification, and set up a "warning sign" at the beautiful traps—this is our original intention and expectation...