Teaching Change Christine Y. Mason and opportunities for growth

and opportunities for growth

at times staggering in its breadth

social interaction and self-regulation

in July 2013

Depending on choices made today

Teaching Change Christine Y. Mason and opportunities for growthLearning something new particularly something that might change your mind is much more difficult than most teachers think. Because people think with their emotions and are influenced by their communities and social groups, humans tend to ignore new information unless it fits their existing worldview. Thus facts alone, even if discussed in detail, typically fail to open minds and create change. In a world in need of graduates who can adapt to new