Teaching For Tomorrow

Abstract

Through first-hand experience, author and educator Ted McCain concisely lays out the argument for preparing students for their world, guiding them to become independent and successful critical thinkers. Teaching For Tomorrow brings everyday encounters and situations to the classroom, challenging students to engage more deeply in their learning and teachers in their teaching. By eliminating the typical stand-and-deliver approach, McCain hopes educators will now focus on using instrucion that allows students to create knowledge for themselves.

Major components of the book include:
- Mapping out 6 changes to teaching that enable teachers to use problem-solving, project-based instruction effectively
- Role-playing scenarios
-Outline of the 4 D's (Define, Design, Do, and Debrief), a step-by-step process for student work and for problem-solving applicable to virtually any field

By gaining real-world skills rather than just "school skills," students are engaged in thoughtful work, learning to collaborate, taking responsibility for their own time and tasks, and becoming creative problem solvers in the classroom and for life beyond.