Dear colleagues,

My adjustments to the narratives are as followed:

1.      The Cognition Narrative suggests building more activity oriented and engaging lessons on learners’ capabilities and interests that would help them develop problem-solving and application skills for more meaningful learning. (This is where I think the learning process should begin, it must have some meaning to the learners).  

2.      The Preparation Narrative focuses on the need for learners to develop ‘21st century skills such as critical thinking, independent research, and flexibility which reduces content-based learning and encourages independence and collaboration rather than reliance on the teacher and text. (The process will entail working with and valuing others input as well as personal contributions during the learning process).

3.      The Emancipatory Narrative is based on protecting learners’ rights while developing the skills and attitudes that promote democratic citizenship by putting more decisions in the hands of learners through application of learner-centred approaches. (This I think is the end product. as it should result in democratic citizenship which should be the right of all humans).

Dr. A. Williams