Exceptional implies that there is an exception from the ordinary. Isn't each person on this planet a bit exceptional in different ways? Isn't it our uniqueness that makes the world an amazing place to live? We draw on each others' strengths and help each other with our weaknesses.
Learning should be the same way. Students should be encouraged to become exceptional in the areas that are their strengths and that they find a large interest. Students should have an opportunity to learn from one another so that their strengths shine and their weaknesses are overcome. By working together, students learn how to better function in the adult world. Every employer wants a team player!
How would you feel if their was an Exceptional Core instead of a Common Core? What if the Common Core was just a guideline to what students could be expected to learn, but yet students and their parents are asked for input as to what they would like to see their child learn that year? Don't students know a lot of their interests? Yes, there are still areas that are new to students and that they should be exposed to as they progress through school, but most students should be able to give a list of their most passionate interests. Their parents should also be able to list off things that they would like their child to learn and the strengths and weaknesses of their child.
Would you like to see more planning and communication between parents, students, and schools? How would you feel about an Exceptional Core way of learning?
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