As the old saying goes, the more things change, the more they remain the same. Although we crave change, it remains one of the most difficult things to do in our lives. Whether we need a change in our career, our lifestyle, our appearance or our homes, we struggle with the notion of doing something different.
Teachers are among the worst when it comes to change, despite the fact that we should be the most flexible. For example, when a new report card system or curriculum emerges, the lamenting about the old system lasts for years. When the new system is finally accepted, another change is made and the cycle begins again. Unfortunately, in education, change for the sake of change is a problem. If something is working, it should be left alone and yet there is constant changing, shifting and renaming of thoughts and ideas. In the end, children are basically the same as they always were, only the tools and the vocabulary have changed.
Old habits die hard and so the process of making a change involves much discipline to be successful. We tend to like the old way because it is more comfortable and secure. So how do we go about making a "switch"? That is what I hope to discover as I continue to read.
Interestingly enough, this book is also available as an eBook, another big change that may revolutionize the printed word. Are we ready for the changes of the 21st century?
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