I’m sure you’ve heard it. “We’re preparing students for a world that doesn’t exist yet.” “We’re preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet.” “We need to focus on skills students will need for the economy of the future.” These sorts of statements are pervasive in the conversations we have about teaching and learning individually and institutionally. They’re so often given voice that they’ve almost become a refrain. This is understandable. Students need to be able to apply their understanding to novel situations. Real, valuable learning requires uncertainty and ambiguity. Teaching mindsets and dispositions is a better bet than continuing … Continue reading We’re Preparing Students for a World That Exists Right Now