Cognitive Operations...huh?

The question was posed at The Parent Bloggers Network: "What are your kids learning in school?"

I asked myself "What aren't my kids learning in school?!"

I have two kids, a 7th grader and a 4th grader. I expected when they started school that they would learn reading, writing, spelling, science and math. I expected they'd learn about California Missions in 4th grade. I expected they would at some point learn about history.

What I did not expect was that they would learn those subjects in the manner that they have experienced. All of their subjects have been taught to them through the icons of depth and complexity - since first grade! That the teachers can use these models successfully at that age is amazing to me. I was not introduced to many of these concepts until college! Because my kids are taught to apply these ideas to every subject it not only helps them learn about the subject, but it teaches them how to think constructively and not to simply rely on memorization. (Though there is always some of that!)

I feel very fortunate that my children are getting the benefit of such an amazing education. There are so many obstacles in the "real world" and I firmly believe that having a solid education paired with the ability to listen and learn will be the keys to their successful adult lives!



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