There is truly a difference in knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is grasping the information to be
able to retell it, spit it back, and pass a multiple choice test. Wisdom is taking that knowledge and applying
it to situation or problem. It is being
able to understand principles, develop a plan, debate, and it goes much beyond
passing tests.
If you have the choice to fly in a helicopter, I wonder
which of these pilots you would feel safest with….
A.
A pilot that has read every book on helicopters,
and was an A student…he is by far the most knowledgeable pilot in the state…he
knows the most…he can tell you the most.
B.
A pilot that is known as being the quick
decision maker, lots of flight hours, and the proven ability to maneuver the
helicopter in a wide array of settings/climates.
I am all for the smart guy…but when push comes to shove, I
want the guy that takes his knowledge to the next step. I want a surgeon who can apply what he knows
to make decisions, not just one that can tell you what the book says.
I know that is also what we want for our students. We want them to grow past just “knowing” and
get to being “wise” with their learning.
We want to see this pattern in our classes:
In all you do this week, think about how to take it a step
beyond just “learning the facts.” Let
kids make decisions from it…let them truly LEARN…thank you for all you do!
Happy Monday!
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