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We teach the future as we do the past.
Teaching the Future in Middle SchoolJune 25, 2015
World Future SocietyKatie King
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We teach the future as we do the past.
About me…
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We teach the future as we do the past.
Teaching the Future: Why?
Observation Imagination
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We teach the future as we do the past.
Teaching the Future: How?Observe:• Read nonfiction articles about
trends, topics, and possible futures
• Read fiction novels or stories that illuminate the human experience of these topics
• Discuss and write about observations and impressions
Imagine:• Create possible futures
(informed by observation) through storytelling
• Discuss and write about alternatives and possibilities
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We teach the future as we do the past.
Teaching the Future: What?Questions Insights
Creativity
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We teach the future as we do the past.
Teaching the Future: What?“During this unit I have learned how to look at things and think about what effect they could have in the future. I learned this skill from the group discussions and from the future wheels we did. I have not just learned about the big picture but also smaller details that I could not see before. I think that that was a very good thing to learn because it could help me make the future a better place. I believe that every student should learn about how to see what a certain thing's implications on the future is. It would be good not only to help make the future a better place but also to help people make better decisions in their lives.”
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We teach the future as we do the past.
Katie KingEducation. Foresight. Storytelling